T&C

By accepting this PO the supplier agrees to all terms and conditions listed here:

General:

• Acceptance: By signing and returning this purchase order, the Supplier acknowledges and agrees to all terms and conditions outlined herein. Any deviation from these terms must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.
• Compliance with AS9100 for aerospace parts only: The Supplier shall maintain a quality management system that is compliant with AS9100 standards and shall provide documentation upon request demonstrating such compliance.  This includes:
  • The Supplier ensures employees are properly trained and competent.
    • This includes awareness of:
      • Their contribution to product and service conformity.
      • Their contribution to product safety.
      • The importance of ethical behavior.
  • The Supplier conducts all communications will be via email or phone.
  • The Supplier acknowledges any special requirements, critical items or key characteristics can be communicated via notes on the purchase order.
• Data Rights: All data provided by the Buyer, including drawings, specifications, and technical information, shall be considered confidential and used solely for the purpose of fulfilling this purchase order.
• Problems:  Supplier to notify True Position Manufacturing via email or phone immediately of unexpected anomalies, nonconformances, changes in product and/or process, changes of suppliers, and/or changes of manufacturing facility location. True Position Manufacturing reserves the right to approve such changes or incidents before work is allowed to proceed.
• Right of Access:  Supplier acknowledges True Position Manufacturing's right of access to its facilities, product, and/or related quality records at any time, by True Position Manufacturing its customer, or regulatory authorities in order to verify quality of products or work.  Right of access may be limited to only those records and product applicable to True Position Manufacturing’s products or contracts.
• Supplier audits: When a supplier is not registered to AS9100 or ISO9001, True Position Manufacturing reserves the right to conduct supplier audits.
• Counterfeit Parts:  The supplier must ensure that no counterfeit parts enter the supply chain.
• Flow Down:  All purchasing requirements shall be flowed down to sub-tier suppliers or subcontractors.
• Status:  Supplier must maintain good standing and continue to be on the Approved Supplier List based on quality and delivery performance.  Failure to maintain acceptable quality and delivery performance will result in issuance of corrective action request.

Quality Requirements:

• Quality Control: The Supplier shall implement a robust quality control process, including in-process inspections, final acceptance testing, and documentation of all quality activities.
• First Article Inspection: For new or revised products, a First Article Inspection (FAI) shall be conducted and approved by the Buyer prior to full production (when requested in the Purchase Order).
• SPC:  If requested, Supplier must provide statistical data to support product acceptance.
• Corrective Action:  Any non-conforming product detected by the Supplier must be immediately reported to the Buyer and handled according to a documented non-conformance procedure.
• Records:  Records pertaining to the manufacture, inspection and test of True Position Manufacturing’s products shall be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years.  (Flight Safety rated component records must be maintained indefinitely.
  

Delivery and Scheduling:

• Delivery Schedule: The Supplier shall adhere to the agreed delivery schedule outlined on the purchase order. Any anticipated delays must be communicated to the Buyer immediately.
• Packaging and Labeling: All items shall be properly packaged and labeled with the purchase order number, part number, quantity, and any relevant traceability information.
• Certificates:  Supplier shall provide all applicable Certifications and Reports validating Materials, Tests, Inspections, Products, or Services as defined on the drawing or Purchase documentation; to be available as required by the Purchase Order.  True Position Manufacturing will notify the supplier of any specific criteria or key characteristics via the Purchase Order or accompanying documentation.

• Payment Conditions: Payment will be made according to the agreed payment terms outlined on the purchase order, upon receipt of satisfactory goods and compliant documentation.
• Invoice Requirements: Invoices must clearly detail the purchase order number, part number, quantity, unit price, and total amount.

Liability and Warranty:

• Warranty: The Supplier warrants that all products delivered will conform to the specifications outlined in the purchase order and be free from defects for a period of 90 days from the date of delivery.
• Product Liability: The Supplier shall be responsible for any product liability claims arising from defects in the products delivered.

Termination:

• Termination for Cause: The Buyer may terminate this purchase order, in whole or in part, for cause, including but not limited to: non-compliance with quality requirements, failure to meet delivery schedules, or breach of any terms and conditions.
• Notice of Termination: In the event of termination, the Supplier will be notified in writing and will be responsible for completing any work in progress in accordance with the agreed upon schedule.

Dispute Resolution:

• Governing Law: This purchase order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Buyer is located.
• Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from this purchase order shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If unable to reach an agreement, the parties may submit the dispute to binding arbitration.