OVERVIEW

How supplier audits work

A clear, collaborative process designed to deliver practical insights.
1
Agree what to check
We learn about your suppliers and risks.
2
Audit
On-site or desktop, against agreed standards.
3
Report
Clear findings, risks and recommendations.
4
Improve
We work with you and your suppliers to fix issues.
AUDIT & ASSURANCE

Confidence in every supplier

Use our audits to approve new suppliers, keep an eye on existing ones and spot risks early.
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Supplier Approval
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Ongoing Monitoring
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Risk Visibility
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Supplier oversight
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Quality-assured delivery
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Reporting and improvement insight
WHAT’S INCLUDED

What supplier audits can include

A tailored approach to meet your specific supply chain and risk requirements.
On-site audits
We visit and check standards.
Desktop reviews
We check documents and supplier questionnaires (PQQs).
Food Safety & HACCP
We check their food safety system, including their HACCP plan (how they identify and control food safety hazards).
Traceability & sourcing
We check where ingredients come from.
Follow-up
 We check fixes are in place.
Supplier Performance Insight
Evidence to help you manage suppliers.

Why organisations choose ESB

A trusted partner for independent assurance. Our experienced auditors bring practical, sector-specific knowledge, providing clear, actionable insights that help you manage risk and build more resilient supply chains.

Independent & objective assurance
Experienced sector specialists
Practical, actionable findings
Better visibility across operations
Support alongside your internal teams
Flexible delivery around your programme

Related Services

Explore how our other service areas can support your assurance programme.

Consultancy & Advisory

Expert support to develop and strengthen your policies, systems and processes.

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Training & Development

Build knowledge and competence across your teams.

Incident & Crisis Support

Rapid, expert support when you need it most.

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Reporting & Analysis

Turn findings into insight with clear reporting and data visibility.

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Need confidence in your suppliers?

Talk to us about the suppliers you want checked.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions, answered

Find out how ESB can work with your teams, support international operations and shape assurance around your organisation.

What is a supplier audit?

An independent check that a supplier meets your food safety and quality standards, either on site or by reviewing their documents.

What's the difference between an on-site audit and a desktop review?

For an on-site audit we visit the supplier and check standards in person. A desktop review checks their documents and supplier questionnaires (PQQs) without a visit.

What happens if a supplier falls short?

We set out the risks and recommendations clearly, and can work with you and the supplier to fix issues, then follow up to check they're in place.

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