Find and qualify
Negotiation backed by a cost breakdown, not by guesswork
We know what materials, labour and overheads cost in Vietnam. We build a should-cost for your product, run a structured RFQ, and negotiate price, payment terms, lead time and the contract clauses that protect you.
- Best for
- Buyers renewing prices or placing a large order
- Typical timeline
- One RFQ round in 2–3 weeks
- You receive
- Should-cost model, negotiated offer, contract checklist
The challenge
Why buyers overpay
- 01
No cost reference
Without knowing the cost of steel, resin or labour locally, any discount looks like a good deal.
- 02
Price, but not terms
A lower price with a 50% deposit, no penalties and vague tooling terms costs more in the end.
- 03
Language and culture
Negotiating through a sales agent by email leaves room for misunderstanding on both sides.
What is included
Scope of work
Should-cost model
Material, processing, labour, overhead and margin estimated for your product.
Structured RFQ
One request, one specification, one deadline for all suppliers.
Quote normalisation
Offers aligned on Incoterm, packing, tooling and payment terms.
Negotiation
Face-to-face negotiation in Vietnamese with the factory's decision-makers.
Commercial terms
Payment schedule, lead time, penalties, warranty and tooling ownership.
Contract review
A checklist of the clauses your purchase contract should contain.
How it works
Step by step
Cost model
We estimate what your product should cost to make.
You receiveShould-cost breakdown
RFQ
We issue the RFQ and collect offers.
You receiveNormalised quote comparison
Negotiation
We negotiate with the shortlisted suppliers.
You receiveNegotiated offers
Contract
We review the purchase contract before you sign.
You receiveContract checklist
Deliverables
- Should-cost breakdown
- RFQ package and supplier responses
- Normalised quote comparison
- Negotiation summary and final offers
- Purchase contract checklist
A good fit if you
- Are renewing annual prices or contracts
- Suspect you pay more than the market
- Plan a large order or a long-term agreement
- Want better terms, not only a lower unit price
Questions
Frequently asked
Will negotiation damage our supplier relationship?
Done well, no. We negotiate on facts and fair margins, and aim for terms the supplier can deliver on. A squeezed supplier cuts corners.
Can you negotiate with suppliers we already use?
Yes. Many clients use us to renegotiate existing contracts, with or without changing supplier.
How accurate is the should-cost model?
It is an estimate built from local material prices and typical process costs. It is accurate enough to show where a quote is out of line, which is what negotiation needs.
Works well with
Start a project
Start with RFQ, cost analysis and negotiation
Tell us about the product and what you need. We reply within one working day with questions or a written proposal.
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