Sourcing Specialist

Why do many importers use sourcing specialists for their international procurement? Because they want to reduce costs, ensure quality, shorten sourcing lead time and mitigate risks. Most importers don’t have the in-house resources or skills to implement all these by themselves. Good sourcing specialists can achieve a 20% or more reduction in overall cost. The sourcing specialist can also negotiate on your behalf, manage quality and ensure on-time delivery. So, what do a sourcing specialist do? 1. Choosing right place for your sourcing needs Sourcing specialists can pre-qualify suppliers, develop the relationship for you and ensure that the products you require are provided in the right place at the right time for the right price. Some specialists have expertise in supplier chain management across borders. 2. Price negotiations Negotiation on product price, packaging and transportation cost is one of the key roles of sourcing specialists. They provide clients with the lowest possible price based…