This procedure describes the process for controlling the procurement process at Your Company to ensure that purchased products and services, and outsourced processes conform to requirements.

The procedure applies to situations where the control of external providers is required (as defined in par 5.3.1)

Responsibilities and Authorities The Materials manager has the prime responsibility and approval authority for this procedure.

In support of the Materials / purchasing manager, the Quality team / A steering committee is responsible to identify the situations where the requirements for the control of external providers apply Additional responsibilities for the materials manager / quality manager / purchasing department staff / receiving personnel are detailed in relevant paragraphs of section 5.0 below.