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Supplier Management

Build trust. Reduce risk. Stay audit-ready.

Supplier relationships are a cornerstone of quality. I help companies establish systems to vet, manage, and improve vendor performance—before the audit clock starts ticking.

What I Offer
 

Reliable supplier qualification and oversight programs designed for regulated environments.

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  • Supplier Qualification - Create intake, evaluation, and approval workflows that are risk-based and defensible. 

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  • Audit Execution - Conduct supplier audits, document findings, and drive corrective actions.​

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  • Ongoing Monitoring - Implement supplier performance tracking systems, scorecards, and communication protocols. 

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  • Compliance Training - Build or strengthen SOPs, approval matrices, and escalation protocols.

How it Works
 

​Custom solutions that balance oversight with real-world execution.

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  • Risk-Based Approach - Assess suppliers by criticality, product impact, and compliance history.

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  • Lifecycle Oversight - From onboarding through requalification and performance reviews.

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  • Cross-Functional Alignment - Ensure Procurement, Quality, and Operations are on the same page.

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  • CAPA & Follow-Up - Address issues swiftly with transparent, trackable corrective action plans.

Tools & Expertise

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Supplier management experience spanning pharma, food, and aerospace industries.

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  • ​Hosted and led dozens of supplier audits.

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  • Improved supplier turnaround time and audit closure rates.

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  • Integrated ERP and QMS tools to streamline supplier performance tracking.

Want Stronger Supplier Controls and Fewer Surprises?

Let’s build a vendor management system that supports your compliance and your supply chain.

Get in Touch

845.926.2501

Thank you for visiting. I'm excited to learn more about your project!

Contact

Daniel Kovacs, CQA, DTR

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Tel: 845.926.2501

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Daniel@KovacsQA.com

© 2025 Daniel Kovacs Consulting, LLC

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