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Supplier Approval Toolkit — Risk-Based Qualification System

Most supplier audit tools give you a checklist. This gives you a complete qualification system — from first contact with a new supplier all the way through to a signed, scored audit record and a central register that tells you, at any moment, exactly which suppliers are approved, which are overdue, and which have open corrective actions.

The Problem This Solves

If a regulator or certification auditor asks you tomorrow to show your supplier approval records, what would you hand them?

Most companies have a collection of inconsistent forms, spreadsheets from different people, and no clear record of who approved which supplier or when. That is the gap this Toolkit closes.

How It Works

• Score the supplier on 5 risk factors using the Risk Assessment Matrix — tier auto-calculates: Critical, High, Medium, or Low
• The tier tells you which audit to run: Critical/High → Full On-Site Audit (212 questions) | Medium → Desk Audit (57 questions) | Low → Self-Assessment only
• Every finding flows into the central CAPA Log
• Every approval decision is recorded in the Approved Supplier Register with next audit due date
• Both parties sign — complete, defensible audit trail

What's Included — 7 Files

• Setup Guide & Legal Disclaimer (Word)
• Supplier Approval Procedure (Word)
• Risk Assessment & Tiering Matrix (Excel) — auto-calculates tier
• Supplier Self-Assessment Questionnaire (Excel)
• Pre-Qualification Desk Audit Checklist (Excel) — 57 questions, live auto-scoring
• Full On-Site Audit Checklist (Excel) — 212 questions, live scoring, sign-off
• Approved Supplier Register & CAPA Log (Excel) — color-coded by status

Who It's For

• QA managers building or formalising a supplier qualification programme
• Supply chain and procurement teams needing a consistent, auditable process
• Food safety and PCQI professionals managing FDA 21 CFR 117 supply-chain requirements
• HACCP and compliance consultants setting up supplier systems for clients
• Co-packers and contract manufacturers auditing ingredient and packaging suppliers

Easy Setup — 3 Steps

1. Download and unzip
2. Find & Replace your company name and initials (under 5 minutes)
3. Risk-tier your first supplier and start

Estimated time savings: 80+ hours compared to building from scratch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this cover both desk audits and full on-site audits?
A: Yes — the kit includes a 57-question Desk Audit Checklist and a 212-question Full On-Site Audit Checklist, assigned automatically based on the supplier's risk tier.

Q: Does it include a risk tiering matrix?
A: Yes — the Risk Assessment & Tiering Matrix scores suppliers on 5 risk factors and auto-calculates the tier: Critical, High, Medium, or Low.

Q: Is this suitable for food safety supplier management?
A: Yes — the kit is used by food safety and PCQI professionals managing FDA 21 CFR 117 supply-chain requirements and HACCP-based supplier programmes.

Q: Does it include a CAPA log?
A: Yes — a central CAPA Log is included in the Approved Supplier Register workbook, color-coded by status.

Q: Is this a one-time purchase?
A: Yes — one-time purchase, instant access to all 7 files. Single-organisation licence included.

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This toolkit is for internal supplier qualification purposes. It does not constitute regulatory or certification advice and does not guarantee compliance or audit outcomes with any third-party or regulatory body.