Supplier Auditor
Certification Course Supplier Auditor
In our 2-day supplier auditor training, the focus is on providing professionals with the specific skills and knowledge required to conduct audits of suppliers effectively. Evaluating and monitoring suppliers is a critical aspect of quality management in any supply chain. This training offers practical insights into the methods and best practices for conducting effective supplier audits, including assessing quality management systems, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with standards.
Course Contents:
Fundamentals of Supplier Audits: Understanding the objectives and benefits of audits within the supply chain.
Planning and Preparation for Supplier Audits: Methods for effective audit planning and preparation.
Conducting Supplier Audits: Techniques for effectively assessing supplier performance and processes.
Communication Strategies: Developing communication skills for negotiations and interactions with suppliers.
Reporting and Follow-Up: Creating meaningful audit reports and following up on actions.
Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks in the supply chain.
Assessment of Quality Management Systems: Reviewing and evaluating suppliers’ systems.
Continuous Improvement and Supplier Development: Strategies for promoting ongoing improvement with suppliers.
Target Audience
- Quality Managers and Officers: Responsible for conducting supplier audits.
- Procurement and Purchasing Professionals: Specialists in procurement and purchasing.
- Team Leaders and Project Managers: Executives managing supplier relationships or involved in supplier development projects.
- Supply Chain Management Personnel: Professionals in the supply chain sector looking to expand their auditing knowledge
Learning methodology
- Exchange & teaching discussions with the participants as well as the experts
- Implementation of practical workshops based on case studies or directly on the example of one’s own company for an optimal knowledge and competence transfer to one’s own organization
- Exchange & reflection of practical experiences of the participants and experts in comparison to the theory
- Additional learning units to complement the contact lessons (literature study, forum discussions, sample assignments, etc.)
Course Duration
2 days / 16 hours
90 minutes examination
Costs
Course Costs: CHF 960.-
Examination Costs: CHF 113.-
Please be aware that the certification course are currently only available in German.