An approved vendor list, or AVL, records suppliers authorized to provide defined goods or services. Approval may be restricted by category, facility, geography, value, business unit or expiry date.
Approved Vendor List (AVL): what the sourcing record should show
| Area | What to record |
|---|---|
| Decision | Connect purchasing controls to the applicable approval scope. A supplier approved for one component or site should not automatically be available for unrelated purchases. |
| Evidence | Maintain supplier identity, approved scope, status, conditions, owner, effective date, expiry or review date and suspension history. |
| Watch point | An AVL becomes unreliable when approvals never expire or duplicate supplier records remain active. |
When does Approved Vendor List (AVL) matter?
Connect purchasing controls to the applicable approval scope. A supplier approved for one component or site should not automatically be available for unrelated purchases.
What should buyers check before approving Approved Vendor List (AVL)?
Maintain supplier identity, approved scope, status, conditions, owner, effective date, expiry or review date and suspension history.
An AVL becomes unreliable when approvals never expire or duplicate supplier records remain active.
