Supplier Audit Training Course
Monday, February 23, 2026
Category:Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
3
Days
Dubai
9:00am – 4:00pm
Introduction
Due to an organisation’s increasing dependence on outsourcing, supplier management is an essential part of an organisation’s operations. Supplier Audit is used by organisations to determine which suppliers they can work with, to meet their material quality and timelines. Suppliers are critical stakeholders in the value chain who can make your work easier. However, if they do not perform as per expectations, it can have a serious knock-on effect on your operations. What does it mean to audit a supplier? As a company grows, so does its supply chain and vendor/supplier-related risk. With every new vendor, comes the threat of poor quality, delivery, and performance. Without adequate oversight of all vendors, the standard, quality, and timely delivery of supplied parts and components can slip through the cracks. Companies can enhance their product quality and meet customer satisfaction by ensuring their supplier’s product quality and delivery standards remain high. This is what a supplier audit seeks to highlight. How do you audit a supplier? A supplier audit is necessary to verify supplier processes, capabilities, quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Audit findings and the report provide useful information to management for decision-making, which could impact supplier selection and control. Therefore, your organisation must make sure the auditor competency is up to notch in providing reliable audit results so you can make an informed decision. This Solid State Training course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and importance of supplier auditing in supply chain management. By undertaking this course, you will gain detailed knowledge and skills about all the aspects necessary to plan and perform a supplier/vendor audit.
Objectives
The objectives of this course are to provide professionals with:
- The principles, objectives, and process behind supplier auditing
- Understanding of how to properly prepare for and carry out an audit
- The tools and techniques that can assist supplier auditors in conducting effective audits
- An understanding of the different types of audits, their uses, and an awareness of the type best suited for the intended objective situation
- The analytical and presentation skills to summarise audit findings and present them in a manner that allows for practical decision making
- The knowledge and skills to perform supplier due diligence and risk management
- The communication techniques used to engage with the supplier to perform an effective audit
- An opportunity to work hands-on on case studies to hone the fine skills required to plan, execute, and report on a Supplier Audit
Training Methodology
This collaborative Supplier Audit Training Course will comprise the following training methods: Lectures, Seminars & Presentations, Group Discussions, Assignments, Case Studies & Functional Exercises. Similar to all our facilitated courses, this program also follows the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.
Organizational Impact
This course can benefit organisations significantly through:
- Significant control on risks, such as quality, safety, reputation, business continuity, and cost volatility
- Better and enhanced contractual and business relationships with suppliers
- A closer alignment to the organisations’ compliance standards
- Ensure satisfaction that the supplier meets the regulatory standards (such as country-specific regulations, industry standards, and corporate policies)
- Better procurement decisions through mitigation of risk through effective communication, evaluation, selection, and monitoring services
- With ongoing guidance and support throughout the procurement process, lead times are reduced and efficiency is improved
Personal Impact
This course will benefit participants through:
- A better understanding and knowledge of all aspects of supplier auditing
- Development of techniques to effectively perform an audit using new skills and the process-based approach
- The ability to effectively schedule, plan, prepare for, and conduct supplier audits
- Increased experience and confidence to train other team members on audit best practices
- Analytical skills to develop and present a report on areas that are effectively implemented, require improvement, or are nonconforming to requirements
- Communication and presentation skills to report findings clearly and concisely
Who Should Attend?
- Executive QA management and Senior Leadership involved in Supply Chain
- Management who want to gain a better understanding of the Supplier Audit process
- Current supplier auditors who wish to enhance their knowledge, skills, and auditing approach and get certified
- Team members who are involved in supplier quality assurance functions, such as quality engineers and supply chain analysts
- Staff and management in sourcing, procurement, and regulatory affairs who could use Supplier Audit process knowledge to perform effectively in their respective functions
- Anyone interested in a career in Supplier/Vendor Audit
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