**Furniture Sourcing Agent Services** -- 2

We are small, but an up and coming, dedicated, and innovative furniture company, seeking to collaborate with a leading sourcing agent. The ideal candidate will assist us in securing the highest quality raw materials and service providers, at deeply wholesale and discounted pricing. These suppliers and service providers will be essential for our new furniture workshop. We prefer a sourcing agent located in the Dominican Republic or someone who has or can gain access to local resources and connections. This proposal outlines our company’s requirements, expectations for potential sourcing agents. **Company Overview** Our commitment to excellence extends from crafting unique furniture pieces to ensuring that every raw material and service involved in production is of the highest quality. As we embark on establishing a new furniture workshop, our primary goal is to create a seamless and efficient supply chain that supports our production needs. **Specific Requirements** We require the expertise of a sourcing agent who can meet the following criteria: 1. **Location and Accessibility**: - The agent should preferably be based in the Dominican Republic. However, we are open to working with agents outside this region, provided they possess or can develop strong ties with local suppliers. - Familiarity with the local market, including knowledge of local suppliers, industry standards, and import-export regulations. 2. **Sourcing Raw Materials**: - Identify and engage with wholesale suppliers of raw materials necessary for furniture manufacturing. These materials include but are not limited to wood, metal, foam, upholstery fabrics, and adhesives. - Ensure that the majority of these raw materials are sourced locally within the Dominican Republic to reduce costs and support local businesses. - For materials that are difficult to source locally, explore and secure alternative suppliers from regions such as China or other neighboring countries, ensuring competitive wholesale rates. - Negotiate deeply discounted wholesale prices with these suppliers to secure ongoing and continuous supplies of high quality raw materials 3. **Securing Services**: - Locate and evaluate local factories and workshops that offer essential services including CNC cutting and milling, metal fabrication, mattress production, textile manufacturing, and others. - Negotiate partnerships with these providers to secure ongoing, reliable service at discounted rates, ensuring they meet our quality and turnaround time requirements. **Scope of Work** The selected sourcing agent will be responsible for the following tasks: - **Market Research**: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers and service providers that meet our quality and cost objectives. - **Supplier Evaluation**: Assess the reliability, capacity, and reputation of prospective suppliers through visits, audits, and reference checks. - **Negotiation**: Engage in negotiations to secure the best terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms, ensuring alignment with our budget and project timelines. - **Contract Management**: Assist in drafting and managing contracts with suppliers and service providers, including terms and conditions, quality standards, and dispute resolution mechanisms. - **Quality Assurance**: Implement and maintain a quality assurance program to ensure that all materials and services sourced meet our stringent quality standards. - **Reporting and Communication**: Provide regular updates and detailed reports on sourcing activities, progress, challenges, and solutions. Maintain open and transparent communication with our team to facilitate decision-making. **Target Markets** While the primary focus will be on sourcing within the Dominican Republic, the agent must also explore and leverage opportunities in other regions, notably China and nearby countries, to ensure we have access to the best and most cost-effective materials and services. **Conclusion** We are enthusiastic about this collaboration and look forward to partnering with a sourcing agent who shares our dedication to quality and efficiency. We invite you to submit a detailed proposal, outlining your approach, methodologies, timeline, and associated costs. Thank you for considering our proposal. We are confident that with the right partner, we can create a robust supply chain that will support the success of our new furniture workshop. Best regards,