Supplier Auditing and Second Party Audits
Auditing a supplier is different from auditing your own organisation: access is limited, time is short and the relationship matters. This course covers planning and running audits at supplier premises and following through on findings.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How supplier audits differ from internal audits
- 02Scope, criteria and preparing with performance data
- 03Audit planning, agenda and time management on site
- 04Evidence gathering with limited access
- 05Findings, grading and communicating them constructively
- 06Corrective action agreement and verification
- 07Supplier approval status and escalation
What you will gain
- Plan a supplier audit with a focused scope
- Prepare using supplier performance and risk data
- Conduct the audit efficiently within limited access
- Gather evidence without damaging the relationship
- Report findings and agree corrective actions
- Verify closure and adjust supplier approval status
Who should attend
- Supplier quality engineers
- Procurement and sourcing professionals
- Quality auditors extending to suppliers
- Technical staff assessing suppliers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 May 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 19 to 21 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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