Section from the Widget Company Quality Manual 7.

4 Purchasing
Purchasing Process The Widget Company controls the purchasing process to ensure purchased product conforms to requirements. The type and extent of control is dependent upon the effect of the purchased product on the final product. The Widget Company evaluates and selects suppliers based on their ability to supply product in accordance with Williams and customer requirements. Criteria for selection and on-going performance evaluation is established and defined in operating procedures. The results of evaluation and on-going performance evaluations are recorded. Purchasing Information Purchasing information describes the product to be purchased, including where appropriate: - requirements for approval of product, procedures, processes and equipment. - quality management system requirements - requirements for qualification of personnel The Widget Company ensures the adequacy of specified requirements prior to their release to the supplier by reviewing purchasing information prior to release. Verification of Purchased Product The Widget Company performs receiving inspection and testing and/or other verification activities to verify the quality of purchased product. Where The Widget Company or a customer proposes to perform verification activities at the suppliers premises, The Widget Company specifies the intended verification arrangements and method of product release in the purchasing information provided to the supplier.