Managed sourcing · Fashion
Your fashion supplier search, represented and negotiated.
I help turn a collection idea into a workable supplier brief, speak with suitable partners on your behalf, compare their terms and help you decide who to place your first order with.
We discuss your project before any payment.
Does this sound familiar?
From uncertainty to a considered supplier decision.
For boutique owners and emerging labels who need guidance across supplier fit, minimums, sizing and first-order terms.
A supplier’s MOQ sounds low until it is multiplied by style, colour and size.
You need to compare ready stock, private label and custom production without mixing up their timelines and costs.
You want informed representation in discussions about samples, labels, sizing and reorders.
What you receive
Research, representation and negotiation in one focused project.
The shared process
- A clear brief for one agreed sourcing country and a focused product line.
- Research and outreach leading to 3–5 explained supplier recommendations where viable.
- Representation in discussions with up to three shortlisted suppliers.
- Up to two negotiation rounds on price, minimums, samples, timing and key commercial terms.
- A written comparison and recommendation to support one first-order decision.
Tailored to your category
- Define the collection direction, price point, sizing, quantities and level of customization.
- Compare MOQs by style and colour, size packs, fabrics, samples, labels, production timing and repeat-order options.
- Negotiate practical first-order terms with shortlisted suppliers and explain the trade-offs before you choose.
You approve the supplier, specifications, terms and spend before any order is placed.
How it works
A practical route from brief to decision.
Tell me what you need
Share your product, target market, timing and planned order budget. We first decide whether managed sourcing fits.
I represent your brief
After we agree the scope, I research and engage suppliers, clarify their capabilities and negotiate selected terms.
Review the options
You receive a reasoned comparison and choose whether to proceed. No supplier or order is approved for you.
Starting investment
Managed sourcing starts at $1,250.
This is a project fee for a focused brief, separate from product orders and third-party costs. It is generally a fit for buyers planning around $10,000 or more in product spend, but we will discuss your situation first.
If you already purchased the $247 Supplier Match for the same agreed brief, that fee can be credited toward Managed Sourcing.
Discuss your project firstScope, clearly defined
Includes supplier research, up to three supplier discussions, up to two negotiation rounds and a written recommendation for one first-order decision.
Goods, samples, testing, inspection, travel, freight, duties, custom development and ongoing production or order management are additional. Multiple unrelated product lines or countries need a separate quote.
Original pattern development, technical packs, product testing, inspections, freight and continuing production management are separately scoped. Final fit and quality require your sample approval.
Common questions
Know what happens before you commit.
Supplier responses and the complexity of your brief affect timing. We agree the practical scope and expected milestones during the initial discussion.
Do I pay before we discuss my products?
No. Start with the enquiry below. I will review what you are sourcing and explain the fit and scope before payment.
Can you help with completely original designs?
Yes, but original development needs a specific brief and quote. The starting package is for a focused first-order sourcing brief; technical design and sampling work are scoped separately.
Will you place an order or guarantee a discount?
No. You approve all supplier, specification, commercial and payment decisions. Negotiation is included, but a lower price or specific supplier outcome cannot be guaranteed.
What if I only need supplier recommendations?
Start with the Supplier Match service. It provides 3–5 explained recommendations where viable; supplier representation and negotiation are part of Managed Sourcing.
Start with a conversation
Tell me what you want to source.
Use this short form to share your product idea, expected quantities, selling market and timing. Mention “Managed Fashion Sourcing” in your message so I can route it correctly. I will review the brief with you before any payment.