General purchasing terms

The terms apply to purchases made by Precisionstål from a supplier unless otherwise agreed in writing. The supplier’s standard terms apply only after Precisionstål’s express written approval.

Only a written purchase order or other written order from an authorised representative binds Precisionstål. Deviations from or changes to specification, price, quantity, origin, route of manufacture or delivery time require written approval.

The delivery shall conform to the order, drawing, standard, material designation, tolerances and other agreed requirements, and shall be free from defects. The supplier is responsible for using the correct and current specification where a version has been expressly stated.

The supplier shall have documented working methods appropriate to the delivery which ensure control of material, processes, sub-suppliers, non-conformities and documentation. On request, the supplier shall describe its quality work and any relevant certifications.

Where the order requires it, the supplier shall ensure traceability to the relevant batch, heat/charge, manufacturer or other identification and provide the agreed material certificates and test reports. Documents may not be altered in a misleading manner.

The supplier shall take reasonable measures to prevent counterfeit or mismarked material, or material of unknown origin, from being delivered. Any suspicion of such material shall be reported to Precisionstål immediately.

The supplier is responsible for its sub-suppliers as for its own work and shall pass on relevant quality, traceability, environmental and documentation requirements through the supply chain.

The supplier shall notify Precisionstål without delay of any non-conformity that may affect the delivery. Non-conforming product may not be delivered without written approval. Precisionstål may request a root cause analysis and corrective action.

On reasonable notice, Precisionstål, or a party appointed by Precisionstål, may review relevant parts of the delivery and its associated documentation at the supplier where justified by quality or customer requirements. Such a review does not relieve the supplier of liability.

The supplier shall comply with applicable environmental, chemical, occupational health and safety, product and trade legislation, including applicable requirements under REACH and other rules expressly stated in the order. Requested information on substances, origin or compliance shall be provided promptly.

Delivery shall be made at the agreed time and place, with suitable packaging that protects the material and allows correct identification. Delivery documents shall state Precisionstål’s order number and any other agreed references.

The agreed price includes all costs not expressly stated separately. The invoice shall contain the order number and statutory particulars. Precisionstål may withhold a disputed amount until the matter has been investigated.

The supplier shall, without unreasonable delay and at no cost to Precisionstål, remedy, replace or credit a defective delivery. The supplier is liable for reasonable direct costs caused by the defect, to the extent such liability follows from contract or law.

Confidential information may be used only to perform the delivery. Personal data shall be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

The supplier is expected to follow Precisionstål’s Supplier Code of Conduct or to demonstrate that equivalent principles are applied in its own business.

Swedish substantive law shall apply. Disputes shall in the first instance be resolved through negotiation and otherwise by the Swedish general courts, with Stockholm District Court as the court of first instance, unless otherwise agreed.