A supplier quality agreement assigns quality responsibilities between a buyer and supplier. It supplements the commercial contract with controls for specifications, changes, records, testing, release and nonconformance.
| Area | What the record should show |
|---|---|
| Control | Tailor the agreement to the product and regulatory context. Name approved sites, notification periods, audit rights, retention and escalation routes. |
| Evidence | Maintain the signed version, referenced procedures, approved contacts, amendments, deviations and evidence of required notifications. |
| Tradeoff | A generic quality agreement can conflict with the purchase specification or manufacturing agreement. Reconcile the documents before signature. |
When it matters
Tailor the agreement to the product and regulatory context. Name approved sites, notification periods, audit rights, retention and escalation routes.
Review before approval
Maintain the signed version, referenced procedures, approved contacts, amendments, deviations and evidence of required notifications.
A generic quality agreement can conflict with the purchase specification or manufacturing agreement. Reconcile the documents before signature.
