Sourcing Office in China
Setting up your own purchasing office in China means founding a company, hiring staff and travelling. With our team in Guangzhou you have a sourcing office on the ground without any of that: we find manufacturers, visit the factories, check quality and talk to you in German, English or Mandarin.
Who works for you on the ground
Our sourcing office is DeMuxi Guangzhou Trade Co., Ltd. in Guangzhou, the sister company of WP International Trade GmbH in Dresden: two companies, two countries, one owner. WP International Trade GmbH is a registered importer in Germany. Factory visits are carried out in person by managing director Peter Hillig and our Operations Manager Johnny Wan.
How we find your manufacturer
- Needs analysis and specification
- Personal factory visits instead of online research only
- Assessment by capacity, quality system and market relevance
- Shortlist of 3 to 5 pre-qualified manufacturers, usually within 14 days
- Support during the first meetings, if you wish
Your China Office: a sourcing office as a monthly package
For ongoing needs you book a fixed monthly block of hours in three package sizes, with a first response within one business day and a fixed contact person on the ground.
- Sourcing and partner research: market and supplier research, first approach, pre-qualification
- Supplier due diligence: audit of the company, references and compliance documents
- Appointment and trade fair organisation with interpreting in German, English and Mandarin
- Factory visits and audits on request: on-site visit with photos and a short report
- Quality inspections on request: pre-, in- and post-shipment
- Weekly status update and monthly report
Packages and conditions on request. The identity of your end customers remains fully protected.
Individual services without a monthly package
- Supplier Check: your supplier checked before you pay, from €99 net.
- Vetted supplier proposals: market research, first contact and a list of suitable manufacturers.
- Independent quality inspection at your manufacturer in China, even without an existing sourcing relationship.
- Full import: we buy in our own name and deliver cleared through customs, see Importer for goods from China.
All packages at a glance under Services.
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Frequently asked questions about the sourcing office
What does a sourcing office in China do for us?
It searches for and checks manufacturers, visits the factories, supports you with price and delivery terms, organises quality inspections and coordinates appointments on the ground. Our team in Guangzhou speaks German, English and Mandarin.
Do we have to travel to China ourselves?
No. With our permanent office in Guangzhou we are on the ground, speak the language and know the culture. On request we accompany you on factory visits and first meetings, in person or by video.
How quickly do we get suitable manufacturers?
As a rule we deliver a shortlist of 3 to 5 pre-qualified manufacturers within 14 days, assessed by capacity, quality system and market relevance.
What does a sourcing office in China cost?
The China Office is available as a fixed monthly block of hours in three package sizes, packages and conditions on request. Individual services can also be booked without a monthly package, the Supplier Check for example from €99 net.
Will my supplier or competitor find out who my end customer is?
No. The identity of your end customers remains fully protected. We deal with the manufacturer, your customer names and margins are never disclosed.
We already have a supplier. Can we book just the quality inspection?
Yes. The independent quality inspection can also be booked without an existing sourcing relationship, from pre-shipment inspection to container loading check, with photo documentation and an inspection report in German or English.
