Building materials and installation supplies
Client location: West Africa
Logistics mode: FCL, 40 ft HQ
Service format: End-to-end
Service focus: Multi-supplier sourcing and purchasing management in China. A single point of contact on the ground in China. Seller of record. Export customs clearance in China under the client’s instructions. One container — one consignee.
Product range
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Bathroom fixtures and fittings
faucets, wash basins, drains, WC fittings, and shower accessories. -
Electrical and lighting
solar lamps, socket boxes, light switches. -
Wall and ceiling boards & panels
UV carbon crystal wall panels, gypsum boards, ENF boards and plywood. -
Drywall framing and finishing
runners & angles, joint compound, joint tapes, screws & anchors. -
Sealants and installation consumables
sealants, polyurethane foam, tile cutting discs, drill accessories, ladders. -
Metalwork and hardware
entrance gates and door pivots.
Intro
The client needed to purchase building materials and installation supplies in China for a local construction project — a multi-unit apartment building. They shared a detailed, well-structured sourcing list, and engaged me to manage the entire sourcing process in China end-to-end.
Service scope
- Source and vet suppliers in China
- Place orders for confirmed suppliers and pre-selected items from the sourcing list
- Manage multi-supplier payments
- Manage inland logistics in China and consolidate goods
- Warehousing and targeted checks
- Book freight and handle container loading
- Arrange and manage export processing
Outcome
A mixed sourcing list was executed end-to-end and delivered as one consolidated shipment. The container was loaded and shipped to the destination port.
FAQ
These were items the client already chose on Chinese marketplaces — with exact links and options. For those, the job was to execute the purchases accurately and manage delivery and consolidation.
No. We’re not a showroom and we don’t keep catalogs on standby. We step in once there is a defined task — a list, references, and clear requirements. Then we source and manage execution in China.
It means the client didn’t have to manage a dozen moving parts from abroad. One person in China kept the process under control, so it didn’t drift into chaos. One chain of actions, one responsible contact.