Pricing for Technical Procurement, Supplier Risk and OEM/ODM Execution
Choose the level of control you need. One difficult RFQ, a deep OEM or grey-market investigation, technical vendor selection, a private-label China manufacturing program, or an embedded procurement desk for an overloaded U.S. team.
Start With the Problem in Front of You
These packages are for individual RFQs, supplier investigations and vendor-selection decisions.
Technical RFQ Decision Review
For one difficult RFQ or supplier offer where the buyer needs a technically informed second view.
- RFQ, datasheet and supplier offer review
- Model, revision and obvious mismatch check
- Supplier identity and route screening
- Key technical and commercial red flags
- Clarification questions for the vendor
- Concise decision memo: proceed, clarify or hold
Deep OEM / Supplier Risk Review
For grey-market, obsolete, authenticity-sensitive or high-risk supplier situations.
- OEM, distributor, trader or reseller route analysis
- Grey-market, old-stock and refurbished risk signals
- Firmware / hardware revision risk where relevant
- Certificate, nameplate and document consistency review
- Supplier identity and backend-source investigation
- Risk matrix with recommended next actions
Technical Vendor Selection
For selecting among up to three serious vendors or manufacturers against one controlled requirement.
- Technical RFQ normalization
- Up to 3 vendor / factory comparisons
- Technical deviation review
- Capability and certification evidence check
- Commercial, lead-time and route comparison
- Buyer-side recommendation and decision matrix
When You Need More Than a Review
Industrial OEM/ODM Development in China
For a U.S. company that wants an industrial product manufactured under its own brand from a specification, drawing, application or approved reference product.
- Requirement and compliance-pathway screening
- Qualified China OEM/ODM factory development
- Technical RFQ and vendor comparison
- Prototype / golden-sample coordination
- Drawing, BOM and change control
- Branding, labels, manuals and packaging control
- QC and pre-shipment coordination
Critical Procurement Execution
For a difficult procurement package where the buyer wants execution support beyond technical review and vendor selection.
- RFQ and technical clarification management
- Vendor qualification and offer comparison
- Negotiation support and commercial clarification
- PO follow-up and supplier communication
- Certificate and document control
- Inspection / testing coordination when required
- Shipment-readiness review
Embedded Technical Procurement Desk
Add experienced external capacity without creating another permanent procurement headcount.
Technical Desk
For a small but recurring technical RFQ workload.
- Up to 5 active RFQs at a time
- Technical clarification and supplier follow-up
- Basic supplier route review
- Quotation comparison support
- Monthly pipeline summary
Embedded Procurement Desk
For active procurement teams needing meaningful technical and execution capacity.
- Up to 10 active RFQs at a time
- Technical vendor qualification
- Grey-market and OEM-route escalation
- Commercial comparison and negotiation support
- PO, certificate and supplier follow-up
- Priority handling during agreed business windows
Priority Procurement Office
For companies with a larger recurring RFQ pipeline and critical-item workload.
- Up to 15 active RFQs at a time
- Critical and obsolete-item escalation
- Vendor development and technical comparison
- OEM/ODM and alternative-source coordination
- Execution, documentation and shipment follow-up
- Monthly supplier performance and risk summary
Add Only What the Assignment Needs
Extra Supplier / Factory Review
$450+Per additional vendor beyond the agreed project scope, depending on depth required.
Additional Country / Supplier Route
$1,500+Development and shortlist of alternative supply routes where diversification is required.
Urgent Handling
+40%Where the scope is realistically achievable within an accelerated schedule.
Inspection / Testing / Laboratory
QuotedThird-party inspection, laboratory, certification, travel and specialist fees are quoted separately.
Clear Scope Before Work Starts
The final quote confirms the RFQ count, number of vendors, product complexity, expected deliverables, turnaround and whether execution support is included.
- Confidential RFQ and document handling
- Defined technical and commercial review scope
- Written findings or execution record
- Clear assumptions and unresolved questions
- Buyer approval before expanding the scope
I Am Paid by the Buyer, Not by the Factory
For supplier-selection and private-label OEM/ODM projects, I do not accept manufacturer commission, rebate, kickback or hidden payment for recommending one supplier over another.
- Factory selection based on evidence and technical fit
- No hidden percentage added to supplier price as a factory commission
- Client controls specification, approved vendor and commercial decision
- Conflicts, deviations and supplier weaknesses are reported to the buyer
Before You Purchase a Package
Why do the prices say “from”?
Industrial RFQs vary sharply. A standard motor, an obsolete PLC card, a hazardous-area actuator and a private-label monitoring device can require very different technical and supplier work. I confirm the final scope and fee before work begins.
Do you charge a percentage of the factory order value?
The core buyer-side model is not based on hidden factory commission. Project or retainer fees are agreed with the buyer. If a different commercial structure is ever proposed, it should be disclosed and agreed in writing before engagement.
Are laboratory, certification and third-party inspection fees included?
No, unless specifically included in the written proposal. NRTL, FCC, ASME-related third-party work, inspection agencies, laboratory testing, customs specialists, engineers, travel or legal services are external costs and are quoted separately where required.
Can we start with one RFQ before using a monthly desk?
Yes. The Technical RFQ Decision Review is designed as a low-friction first engagement. If the working relationship is useful and your workload is recurring, the engagement can later move to a monthly technical procurement desk.
What happens if the supplier turns out to be high risk?
The job is not to force a purchase. The finding may be to proceed, clarify, change supplier, change route, request more evidence or stop the transaction. Buyer-side independence means a negative conclusion can be the correct outcome.
Can you quote a custom scope?
Yes. Large RFQ packages, complex private-label programs, multi-country vendor development or project procurement may not fit a standard card. Send the documents and I will define the appropriate engagement.
Send the RFQ Before You Choose a Package
Send the RFQ, datasheet, drawing, supplier offer or private-label brief. I will identify the smallest engagement that can realistically solve the problem.