Sourcing Agent Services

Core Offerings

• Supplier Identification & Market Research
  Rapid identification of qualified suppliers domestically and internationally.
  Deliverables: Shortlist of suppliers, capability profiles, price benchmarking, market insights.

• Supplier Qualification & Audits
  Verify supplier capability, compliance, and financial stability to reduce risk.
  Deliverables: Qualification report, factory audit checklist, sample test coordination, supplier scorecard.

• RFx Management (RFI / RFQ / RFP)
  End-to-end creation, distribution, collection and evaluation of bids for objective supplier selection.
  Deliverables: RFx documents, bid comparison matrix, weighted scoring, recommendation brief.

• Price & Contract Negotiation
  Commercial negotiation to secure best pricing, terms, and service levels.
  Deliverables: Negotiation strategy, finalized commercial terms, draft contract/PO terms, savings report.

• Purchase Order & Vendor Management
  Day-to-day PO issuance, confirmations, change control and supplier communications.
  Deliverables: Issued POs, acknowledgement logs, delivery schedules, communication records.

• Quality Assurance & Pre-shipment Inspections
  Ensure product quality and compliance before shipment to avoid returns and rework.
  Deliverables: Inspection reports (photos), defect logs, CAPA management, sample approval.

• Logistics Coordination & Shipping Support
  Optimize freight, incoterms, documentation and tracking for timely delivery and cost control.
  Deliverables: Shipping plan, booking confirmations, customs paperwork, ETA notifications, landed-cost estimate.

• Customs, Compliance & Regulatory Support
  Navigate import/export rules and product-specific regulations to prevent clearance delays.
  Deliverables: HS code classification, compliance checklist (CE/FDA/RoHS/etc.), import documentation guidance.

• Supplier Development & Relationship Management
  Improve supplier performance, scale capacity, and implement continuous improvement.
  Deliverables: Improvement roadmap, joint action plans, training materials, capacity expansion assistance.

• Risk Management & Contingency Planning
  Identify supply-chain vulnerabilities and build mitigation strategies (dual-sourcing, buffers).
  Deliverables: Risk register, alternate supplier list, contingency plans, inventory/reorder recommendations.

Engagement Models

• Project-Based: Fixed-fee engagements for supplier searches, product launches or one-off programs.

• Retainer: Ongoing monthly support for continuous sourcing, PO management and supplier care.

• Transactional: Pay-per-service (inspections, RFQs, on-site visits).

• Success-Fee / Hybrid: Retainer + share of realized cost savings (optional).

Typical Clients & Industries

• Electronics, consumer goods, textiles & apparel, food & beverage, medical devices, industrial components, manufacturing.

Why Clients Choose Us

• Local presence in key sourcing markets and trusted on-site partners.

• Transparent reporting, measurable savings, and SLA-backed response times.

• Compliance-first approach (ethics, environmental & social standards).

• Flexible engagement options to match project scope and budget.