Problems to be aware of when looking for a Chinese purchasing agent

When you are sourcing products from China, working with a purchasing agent is a very good option. They can help you find what you need quickly. Having a professional purchasing agent becomes even more important after the COVID-19 outbreak has had a major impact on trade exchanges. How to choose a professional Chinese purchasing agent? You need to choose carefully from the following aspects.

1. Choose a company over an individual

Professional procurement personnel have many years of experience in related industries. How about working directly with an individual?

The answer is no.

The company has a professional team, a complete supplier and product database. Their knowledge of the entire industry and accumulation of resources far exceed that of individuals, and they can provide customers with more and better products and services.

In China, all companies are filed and they have business licenses. The company’s financial situation is subject to scrutiny by government authorities. This means that the strength and credibility of a company far exceeds that of an individual. In the event of various surprises, the risk of working with a company is far lower than that of an individual.

2. Get real information from purchasing agents

In cross-border trade, face-to-face communication to obtain information becomes difficult. It is a good choice to collect the purchasing agent’s information by means of the Internet.

You can go through FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM. Buyer’s official website and other platforms to find information on purchasing agents. Collect information through text, real pictures, real videos, etc. It’s important to note that some purchasing agents are more than happy to share their experiences working with clients. Carefully read these customer cases, you will have a better understanding of the strength of purchasing agents.

3. Understand the service scope and service content of the purchasing agent

For purchasing agents, helping customers find products is only the most basic work.

Helping customers to provide problem solutions, selecting high-quality suppliers, product quality control, after-sales service, etc. are the criteria for judging whether a purchasing agent is professional.

Professional purchasing agents can tailor-made service plans for customers in combination with local market and customer needs. After the formal cooperation, professional purchasing agents will follow up the service progress throughout the process, actively communicate and coordinate, and solve any possible problems.

Learn how MR-STRONG helps customers solve supply chain problems

Professional purchasing agents have strong supplier management capabilities. They will pass the Factory Manufacturing Strength Audit, Factory Credit Review, New Product Development Capability Assessment them will assess the production plants in various ways, and select those with excellent strength to form a strong supply chain system.

In addition to managing suppliers, also pass Sample development, Production Monitoring, Container Loading Supervision Services and other methods to ensure that the product quality is stable, the state is consistent, and conforms to the corresponding international standards.

Professional purchasing agents also need to ensure a Guarantee a Stable Supply System to deal with various possible risks, so that the goods can be delivered on time and as scheduled. After the customer receives the goods, through the perfect After-Sales Service, we also dispatch special personnel to continue to follow up to solve the customer’s problems and protect the interests of the customer. Ultimately help customers establish a stable supply system and occupy a larger market share as much as possible.

The world is not short of products, and finding them is not difficult. But if you want to build a stable and strong supply system, you’d better find a professional purchasing agent.