Supplier Management

Outsource your supplier management – SIFo Medical finds the right suppliers for you, conducts supplier audits, and develops suppliers to fit your needs and MedTech regulations and standards. We take care of your suppliers, so that you can focus on your core competencies. 

Spot Supplier Risks Before They Cost You.

Hidden issues in your supply chain? We find them fast – before they turn into non-conformities, delays, or recalls.

Get Personalized Services.

From sourcing to audits to supplier development – we tailor every service to your product, your risk profile, and your quality goals.

MedTech Expertise in Action.

We know what regulators expect and what suppliers need to deliver. Lean on our hands-on experience to strengthen your supply base.

Be Compliant – Not Only on Paper.

We don’t solely rely on certificates, we directly work with your supplier to ensure their processes fulfill what you need and what regulations require.

Sourcing

Whether you need an alternative supplier to secure your supply chain, or are looking for critical components – we at SIFo use our vast network to source the components you need – including the technical documentation.

 

You will receive: 

      • - Qualitative parts and components
      • - Competitive prices
      • - Complete documentation (Process Validation, Test Method Validation, First Article Inspection, Audit Reports)

Supplier Audits

Are you lacking internal resources to conduct supplier audits?

 

SIFo Medical supports you by independently planning and executing supplier audits in accordance with ISO 13485, ensuring compliance, transparency, and peace of mind.

Supplier Development

As a manufacturer, you're fully responsible for your supplier's compliance. ISO 13485 makes no distinction between internal and external processes – it holds you accountable for both.

 

Most suppliers don't operate exclusively in the MedTech industry, and many aren't familiar with the level of documentation and process control required by medical device regulations. 


At SIFo Medical, we work closely with your suppliers to bridge that gap. Our goal is to align their processes with the industry's strict requirements, providing you with greater assurance, reduced audit risks, and complete regulatory confidence.

Success Stories.

Simon was very instrumental in supporting our cross-function team during the assessment and the definition of an appropriate and compliant approach to process validation. With an hands-on approach and thanks to his concrete expertise and experience he first quickly got the actual picture to under...

Riccardo Pellegrini

Global Head QM/RA

I was working with Simon for one year on a PCBA testing concept. His role was to qualify and validate a Flying Probe machine and other testing machines. His way of tackling and solve problems was a key attribute to the success of the project. Every time I passed on an activity, I was very confide...

Sergej Sobolewski

Project Manager

The collaboration with SIFo Medical was excellent in every respect. We particularly appreciated the transparent and timely communication as well as the clear and comprehensible explanations. Thanks to their support, we were able to establish a connection between risk management and validation and...

Pierre Koenen

Quality Manager

We carry out audits worldwide with Resyca, some of them with very specific industry sectors. We are therefore also dependent on external auditors. We came to SIFo Medical via a recommendation. The communication went smoothly right from the start. With the support of Mr. Foeger, we were able to ca...

Dr. Raimund Gleixner

Head of Quality & Regulatory Affairs

At SIFo, you have a direct contact person with interdisciplinary competencies who combines technical, qualitative, and business know-how. We have significantly benefited from the direct communication channels SIFo maintains with its suppliers. We received several proposals for possible solutions ...

Louis Andres

Head of Purchasing

With Simon, we have a top consultant at our side at Dr.Ausbüttel. Together, we have developed and performed test method validations that provide a firm basis for our quality work in MDD and MDR audits. SIFo Medical's great strength is its network. No question goes unanswered. Simon is a fri...

Axel Brauckmann

Head of Quality Assurance

I worked with Simon for about 3 years in an interdisciplinary team on an international project. With Simon's support, we successfully overcame both intercultural and time-critical challenges. Simon is an all-rounder. He quickly familiarizes himself with complex topics and knows how to pick u...

Anna Spehl

Head of Production Engineering

Simon is an honest, motivated, and efficient personality. We had the opportunity to work together over short phases, where Simon was very self-sufficient and approached issues proactively. With his expertise, he was able to handle tasks very quickly on his own. Due to his open nature, the collabo...

Markus Hügel

Head of Project Engineering

Simon was very instrumental in supporting our cross-function team during the assessment and the definition of an appropriate and compliant approach to process validation. With an hands-on approach and thanks to his concrete expertise and experience he first quickly got the actual picture to under...

Riccardo Pellegrini

Global Head QM/RA

I was working with Simon for one year on a PCBA testing concept. His role was to qualify and validate a Flying Probe machine and other testing machines. His way of tackling and solve problems was a key attribute to the success of the project. Every time I passed on an activity, I was very confide...

Sergej Sobolewski

Project Manager

The collaboration with SIFo Medical was excellent in every respect. We particularly appreciated the transparent and timely communication as well as the clear and comprehensible explanations. Thanks to their support, we were able to establish a connection between risk management and validation and...

Pierre Koenen

Quality Manager

We carry out audits worldwide with Resyca, some of them with very specific industry sectors. We are therefore also dependent on external auditors. We came to SIFo Medical via a recommendation. The communication went smoothly right from the start. With the support of Mr. Foeger, we were able to ca...

Dr. Raimund Gleixner

Head of Quality & Regulatory Affairs

At SIFo, you have a direct contact person with interdisciplinary competencies who combines technical, qualitative, and business know-how. We have significantly benefited from the direct communication channels SIFo maintains with its suppliers. We received several proposals for possible solutions ...

Louis Andres

Head of Purchasing

With Simon, we have a top consultant at our side at Dr.Ausbüttel. Together, we have developed and performed test method validations that provide a firm basis for our quality work in MDD and MDR audits. SIFo Medical's great strength is its network. No question goes unanswered. Simon is a fri...

Axel Brauckmann

Head of Quality Assurance

I worked with Simon for about 3 years in an interdisciplinary team on an international project. With Simon's support, we successfully overcame both intercultural and time-critical challenges. Simon is an all-rounder. He quickly familiarizes himself with complex topics and knows how to pick u...

Anna Spehl

Head of Production Engineering

Simon is an honest, motivated, and efficient personality. We had the opportunity to work together over short phases, where Simon was very self-sufficient and approached issues proactively. With his expertise, he was able to handle tasks very quickly on his own. Due to his open nature, the collabo...

Markus Hügel

Head of Project Engineering

MedTech Blog

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Frequently

Asked

Questions

Which parts and components does SIFo Medical source?

We source all kinds of parts and components intended to produce medical devices.

You can be sure that the supplier fulfills all requirements as requested by the MDR 2017/745 and further critical regulatory requirements.

To give a few examples: currently, we are actively sourcing cables, semiconductors, PCBA (Printed Circuited Board Assemblies), and all kinds of disposables.

Where does SIFo Medical source components and materials from?

We are mainly sourcing in Asia. However, according to your requirements, we will be happy to find and audit suppliers in other regions as well.

How long does it take to source materials and components for the production of medical devices?

This depends on the complexity of the components.

For some customers we were able to source parts within a few days.
 
For others, where the complexity of the product is higher, it might take up to several months. However, through our extensive network we are usually able to find suitable partners for you promptly.

Why should I source through SIFo Medical and not directly?

This is a fair question. At first glance, it might seem that purchasing directly from the supplier allows you to obtain materials at a lower cost. In some cases, this may be true.

However, in all of our current partnerships, we have consistently sourced materials at more competitive prices than our customers’ existing suppliers – in some cases up to 70% lower, thanks to our long-standing business relationships.

Moreover, compliance is fully taken care of. We ensure that suppliers meet the requirements of MDR 2017/745 and provide all necessary documentation, including Process Validation, Test Method Validation, First Article Inspection, and Audit Reports.

You also benefit from one reliable point of contact (fluent in German and English), who ensures supplier compliance and conducts supplier audits on your behalf.

In many cases, working with SIFo proves to be not only more efficient, but also saves you time and costs, increases flexibility, and significantly reduces your compliance risks.

What is the process of a supplier audit?

Our certified auditors conduct supplier audits acc. to ISO 13485.

We will independently plan and implement the audit on-site at your supplier and provide you with the documented audit results.

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