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VICTOR Supply Chain
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International sourcing · Vietnam and Asia

Source from Vietnam with a team on the factory floor.

We find the right factories, check them in person, negotiate your price, inspect every order and ship it to your door. You deal with one team from the first quote to the last carton.

  • Factories visited and audited before you order
  • Inspection before you pay the balance
  • Export documents and freight handled for you
Sourcing file VSC-0000 · example
Product
Galvanized C/Z purlins, Z275
Origin
Vietnam
Quantity
2 × 40′HC
Terms
FOB Hai Phong · VNHPH
Inspection
Pre-shipment, AQL 2.5
  1. Brief
  2. Shortlist
  3. Samples
  4. Production
  5. Inspection
  6. Shipping
Example of the file you follow for each order.

Part of World Steel Group

VICTOR Supply Chain belongs to World Steel Group, a steel structure and pre-engineered building manufacturer in Vietnam since 2012. We source with the habits of a manufacturer: written specifications, measured tolerances and nothing shipped before it is checked.

What we do

Sourcing services, from first quote to final delivery

Take the full service or only the parts you need. Every service is run by our own staff in Vietnam, in English.

01 Find

Find the right supplier

  • Supplier search and shortlist

    We search beyond online marketplaces and pre-qualify factories on capacity, export experience and certificates.

  • Factory audit

    We visit the factory, check its business licence, production lines and quality system, and send you a photo report.

  • Quotation and negotiation

    We compare quotes on the same specification and negotiate price, payment terms and lead time for you.

02 Control

Control quality and timing

  • Samples and product development

    We collect samples, manage changes with the factory and send approved golden samples to you.

  • Production follow-up

    We track the schedule on site and report progress, so delays surface early, not at the shipping date.

  • Quality inspection

    Pre-production, during-production and pre-shipment inspection to AQL, plus container loading supervision.

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How it works

Six steps, and you approve each one

Nothing moves to the next step until you have seen the result of the last one.

  1. Brief

    We agree the specification, quantity, target price, delivery terms and deadline. Confidentiality agreements are signed before drawings go to any factory.

    You receiveA written sourcing brief and NNN agreement

  2. Shortlist

    We search and pre-qualify suppliers, request quotes on the same specification and compare them side by side.

    You receiveA comparison of qualified suppliers with prices and lead times

  3. Audit and samples

    We visit the shortlisted factories and collect samples for your approval.

    You receiveAudit reports with photos, and samples at your office

  4. Order and production

    You choose the supplier. We check the contract, then follow production on site.

    You receiveA production schedule and regular progress updates

  5. Inspection

    We inspect the finished goods to the agreed AQL level before you pay the balance.

    You receiveAn inspection report. You decide whether goods ship

  6. Shipping

    We book freight, prepare export documents and track the cargo to your port or warehouse.

    You receiveBill of lading, certificate of origin and tracking

Products

What we source

Our main categories are below. If your product is not listed, send us the specification and we will tell you honestly whether we can source it well.

  • Group expertise

    Steel structures and building materials

    Pre-engineered buildings, purlins, roofing and wall panels, rebar, fasteners

  • Industrial parts and metalwork

    Castings, machined and fabricated parts, brackets, enclosures

  • Furniture and wood products

    Indoor and outdoor furniture, plywood, wood components

  • Textiles, garments and footwear

    Apparel, workwear, bags, shoes, home textiles

  • Packaging

    Cartons, woven PP bags, labels, pallets

  • Home and lifestyle goods

    Ceramics, kitchenware, rattan and bamboo products

  • Agricultural and food products

    Coffee, cashew, pepper, rice, dried fruit

  • Electrical and solar

    Cables, lighting, solar mounting structures

See the World Steel product catalogue →

Why Vietnam

Why buyers move sourcing to Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the main manufacturing bases in Asia, and the first place we look. When the best supplier for your product is elsewhere in the region, we source there and apply the same checks.

Main ports

  • VNHPHHai Phong
  • VNSGNHo Chi Minh City
  • VNCMTCai Mep
  • VNDADDa Nang
  • Lower import duties

    Free trade agreements such as EVFTA, UKVFTA, CPTPP and RCEP can reduce or remove duties, if the goods meet the rules of origin and carry the right certificate.

  • A second supply base

    Many buyers add Vietnam alongside an existing supplier country to spread risk and keep production running.

  • Direct sea routes

    Deep-water ports at Hai Phong in the north and Cai Mep–Thi Vai in the south have direct services to Europe and North America.

  • Established industries

    Furniture, textiles, footwear, electronics and steel all have mature export supply chains in Vietnam.

Why VICTOR

What you get by working with us

  • A team in Vietnam

    Our staff are based in Ho Chi Minh City and visit factories in person. You get answers in your time zone's working day, in English.

  • A manufacturer's eye

    We come from steel manufacturing. We read drawings, check tolerances and know how a production line should run.

  • We work for the buyer

    Fees and scope are agreed in writing before work starts. Our job is to protect your order, not the factory's margin.

  • One contact for everything

    Sourcing, inspection, documents and freight sit with one team, so nothing falls between suppliers and forwarders.

Ways to work with us

Choose how much you want us to handle

  • Sourcing project

    We find, audit and compare suppliers. You sign and pay the factory directly.

    Best for buyers with their own import team

  • Full-service purchasing

    We buy, inspect, consolidate and ship. You receive one invoice and one shipment.

    Best for new markets and mixed orders

  • Inspection and audit

    You already have a supplier. We audit the factory or inspect orders before shipping.

    Best for checking an existing supply chain

Discuss your project

Incoterms® 2020 we work with

Incoterms® 2020 guide →

Documents we prepare

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading / AWB
  • Certificate of origin (EUR.1, CPTPP, RCEP, Form E and others)
  • Inspection certificate
  • Fumigation and phytosanitary certificates

FAQ

Questions buyers ask first

What is the minimum order quantity?

It depends on the product and the factory. We show you each supplier's MOQ at the shortlist stage, and we can combine small orders from several factories into one container.

How do you protect my designs?

Factories sign a non-disclosure, non-use and non-circumvention (NNN) agreement before we share your drawings or samples.

How do payments work?

In a sourcing project you pay the factory directly, usually a deposit with the order and the balance after inspection. In full-service purchasing you pay VICTOR Supply Chain and we pay the factories.

Can I visit the factories?

Yes. We plan the visits, travel with you and translate on site.

Which countries do you ship to?

We ship worldwide by sea, air and rail, and prepare documents to match the import rules of your country.

How much does it cost?

We quote a fixed fee or a percentage of order value once we understand your product and volume. The fee is agreed in writing before any work starts.

Start a project

Tell us what you need to source

Send the basics and we will reply within one working day with questions or a first plan.