New Supplier from the Automotive Field wants a Buy-Off Procedure

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tamale

#1
We have a new supplier who hails from the automotive industry. They are asking us for a buy-off procedure.

We are not from the automotive industry. The new supplier will be furnishing us with machined parts.

Can anyone clue me in as to what a buy-off procedure is?

An example would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance :)

Tamale
 
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DrM2u

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We have a new supplier who hails from the automotive industry. They are asking us for a buy-off procedure.

We are not from the automotive industry. The new supplier will be furnishing us with machined parts.

Can anyone clue me in as to what a buy-off procedure is?

An example would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance :)

Tamale
Seems like your supplier is refering to a production part approval process, known in the automotive industry as PPAP. Basically they are asking what is your verification and approval process that the parts they supply meet your requirements and they are authorized to produce and ship the parts against orders. If you have nothing established then you might want to take a look at the PPAP manual that you can obtain from AIAG in US as a reference. Some companies ask for a first-article inspection in lieu of a PPAP, or some other evidence to verify that the supplier has established a process capable of producing good parts. Ultimately it is up to you to decide if and how you want to verify this. It is not a must but it is good manufacturing and business practice. It helps avoid quality problems at a later time while in production.
 

Stijloor

Staff member
Super Moderator
#4
We have a new supplier who hails from the automotive industry. They are asking us for a buy-off procedure.

We are not from the automotive industry. The new supplier will be furnishing us with machined parts.

Can anyone clue me in as to what a buy-off procedure is?

An example would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance :)

Tamale
Tamale,

Was that the exact term they used or a translation from French?

Stijloor.
 

somashekar

Staff member
Super Moderator
#7
My guess is that DrM2u is correct and they're looking for some sort of PPAP process. You can avoid guessing, though, by just asking them what they're looking for.
Since you are the buyer and not being an automotive industry, you should be telling him your methodology of purchasing parts and what you expect the supplier to support his supplies that conforms his testing / inspection meets your requirement. So coming back to my post in #2, make him aware of your purchasing procedure...

:topic: "Buy-off" also means bribe and I am sure that is not what the supplier is keen on ....... :biglaugh:
 
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