Supplier sourcing and quality control
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Sourcing specialists help you find the right manufacturer: requesting and comparing quotes, vetting suppliers, arranging samples, negotiating terms, and organising factory audits and pre-shipment inspections so problems are caught before goods ship.
Make sure you can contact suppliers directly, and agree how the specialist is paid so there are no hidden supplier commissions.
Reviewed specialists
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You can still tell us what you need. Our team will look for suitable specialists and tell you honestly if we cannot help.
Hiring guidance
When to hire help
- You need a reliable manufacturer and cannot visit suppliers yourself.
- You have had quality problems and want inspections before shipping.
- You want better terms or a second supplier for an existing product.
Questions to ask before you hire
- How do you vet suppliers, and will I deal with them directly?
- What does an inspection check, and will I see the report?
- Do you receive any payment from suppliers you recommend?
Red flags
- Will not let you contact the supplier directly.
- Takes undisclosed commissions from suppliers.
- Skips inspections or safety documentation for regulated products.