The seventh title of ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard clauses is determined as service realization. The fourth article of this title is the purchase title and the topics covered under this title are as follows:

  • Purchasing process
  • Purchase information
  • Verification of purchased service

ISO 9001. to be prepared according to purchasing procedurehave defined how the transactions should be performed in order to verify whether the actual purchases meet the specified conditions and to confirm the acceptance of the products or services purchased. Briefly, the verification of purchased products or services is the inspection and testing and other activities performed to ensure that the purchased product or service meets the predetermined purchasing conditions. These activities are carried out according to the purchasing process and the results are recorded. If the customer requests, he may participate in the verification of the products or services the company will purchase for production.

Purchasing activity for a company is one of the main functions in terms of achieving the goals they aim in their projects. What is essential here is to provide cost effective and reliable procurement of goods and services in accordance with pre-determined standards to meet the needs of the company.

In general there are three different methods used for purchasing transactions. One of these is direct purchase. Purchasing decision is made by discussing technical terms and price with a supplier company. The other method is the bargaining method. Technical specifications are prepared and suppliers are expected to submit bids. Price and conditions are agreed upon from the supplier. The last method is open tender. A tender is opened and the best bidder is selected.

Regardless of the method used, it is important that each stage of the purchasing process is recorded and that the goods and services purchased are checked for compliance with company conditions.

There are other points of doubt about the validation of the service purchased within the scope of purchasing activities. our company TÜRCERT Technical Control and Certification The company has a strong staff and technical infrastructure to support this issue as in all quality systems.