From supplier strategy and admission through second-party audit to performance and closure — for joint procurement and quality training.
Checklists can be trimmed by commodity (raw material, subcontract, services).
Agree grading rules and audit frequency first, then train auditors; scorecards should cover delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
Align with SQE annual plans, claims, and CAR workflows.
Audits that review paperwork only miss the floor; penalties need data and an appeal path.
Second-party audits should drive improvement, not blame.