What is a Sourcing Agent?
Sourcing agents or buying agents are third party providers that you can contract to locate high-quality manufacturers in their home nation on your behalf. They know the customs and speak the native language. They work closely with the manufacturer and will tour the factories and do on-site inspection & testing. They eliminate the need to locate a manufacturer on yourself and reduce the chances of importing low-quality products.
Why Get a Product Sourcing Agent?
There are multiple reasons for getting a product sourcing agent, but the major one is that you increase your chances of locating high-quality goods efficiently and quickly. Sourcing products from China puts off many first time importers because China has a reputation for manufacturing low-quality products and the uncertainty that arises when you work with a manufacturer on the other side of the globe. Sourcing agents can find high-quality suppliers in your place, and much more effectively than you would do.
What a Sourcing Agent do?
As you know, sourcing agents will help you find high-quality suppliers or products that you will resell in the country. If you already found your desired product, you have to tell your requirements to the buying agent. The sourcing agent will search the market for your desired product and suppliers who will meet your needs. When they identify the suppliers, they will get back to you to select the one that matches your requirements. After selecting your ideal supplier, the buying agent will help negotiate the conditions of the main elements of the supply. The primary functions of sourcing agents include but not limited to:
- Manage negotiation and communication with manufacturers
- Perform quality inspections
- Manage logistics and shipping
- Oversee production
Choose Shizhun as your sourcing agent based on the following factors:
- Shizhun have office in Shanghai China, we can access to all possible suppliers located in all cities in China.
- Experience: Our key employees have working in sourcing and procurement field for more than 15 years, we have a nearly 100 employees for inspection and sourcing bussiness for international and local procurement activities.
- Area of expertise: We specialize in sourcing industry products, as well as related to project customized products.
- License: Shizhun registered and operate in Shanghai China. We assure that we are a legitimate business.
- Effective Communication: Our sourcing and procurement team members are proficient in English. We can communicate with our clients in English smoothly.
- Shizhun is a efficient team, we commit to reply all your requirements or queries in 2 hours.
- Transparency: As a good sourcing agent, we are always update you on the proceedings of the process. We work with you to achieve the best results for your company.
