For Australian builders · 直接对接工厂
Source building materials direct from vetted factories in China. Managed for you.
A controlled second supply line for your projects. Better margin, more options, and one team accountable from factory to site.
- Shortlisted factories are vetted before you meet them
- Samples approved and goods inspected before they ship
- One team from factory floor to your site
Call +61 7 3392 1421 or 1300 168 869
20+ years
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1,000+ businesses
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30,000+ suppliers
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Why this matters now
Three things that cost you margin
1
Material costs are up
Local quotes leave no room, and every project carries the same margin pressure.
2
One delay stalls the programme
A single supplier running late can hold up a whole stage of the build.
3
Direct sourcing looks risky
Wrong factory, specification errors, quality surprises, freight and customs. Done alone, each one is a real exposure.
Construction sourcing is now a global price check. Your local suppliers know it. Material costs are up, margins are tight, and a single supplier can hold your programme. The answer is not the cheapest quote. It is a second, controlled supply line that runs alongside your local one, used selectively in the categories that move your margin.
What managed means
Selective sourcing in the categories that move your margin
You do not import. We run the sourcing for you: shortlist and vet factories, translate and negotiate, approve samples, inspect before shipment, and coordinate freight and customs to your site. You keep control of every decision. We carry the detail.
Kitchen and joinery
Cabinetry built to your spec, with samples approved before production.
Windows and doors
Aluminium systems with test reports and certification requested from the factory.
Tiles and stone
Porcelain, tile and stone with shade and batch control.
Cladding and lighting
Documentation first, so your certifier can approve before you order.
Our 8-step process
- 1Discovery and feasibility review
- 2Product list and sourcing strategy
- 3Supplier research and vetting
- 4Itinerary or remote sourcing plan
- 5Negotiation and order placement
- 6Production monitoring and QA
- 7Pre-shipment and logistics
- 8Delivery and long-term supply chain
Read next:How it worksCompliance by categoryEngagement and fees
Proof
From people who have done it
“My experience on the China Direct Sourcing China Buying Trip was fantastic. It was incredibly valuable to see firsthand what's available and to get a real feel for the opportunities in China. Charmaine did an excellent job guiding us.”
Case study: Gold Coast, QLD, April 2024
Gold Coast Builder
- $100K+
- Saved vs Australian trade pricing
- $130K
- Materials sourced in one project
- 9 weeks
- Factory to site delivery
Client-reported figures.
Read the case study
Your guide
Lindy Chen founded ChinaDirect Sourcing in 2005. She is Mandarin-speaking, on the ground in China and based in Brisbane, and she leads every buying trip and VIP tour herself.
Frethan: My Supply Chain is the platform behind the process. Orders, suppliers and documents in one place, so you can see where every order stands.
Questions
What people ask first
What does it cost to find out?
The first step is a conversation about your project. We tell you honestly whether direct sourcing makes sense for it, and where.
Can I not do it myself?
You can. Many builders who try it alone lose margin to the wrong supplier, specification errors, quality gaps and freight surprises. We take that detail off your desk.
Is it risky?
The risk is not China. The risk is doing it without a system. Shortlisted factories are vetted before you meet them, samples are approved before production, and goods are inspected before they ship.
Does the product meet Australian standards?
Compliance depends on the category. We ask each factory for the relevant test reports and certification, and your certifier makes the final call. See our compliance page for the detail by category.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 8 weeks from the end of the China trip to delivery on site: production 2 to 4 weeks, sea freight about 3 weeks, customs and delivery about 1 week. Production time depends on the product category.
Next step
Ready to test direct sourcing on a live project?
Start with a conversation. We will tell you honestly where it makes sense and where it does not.
Two short steps. We use your answers to prepare for the call, so you are not repeating yourself.
- 1. We review your details today.
- 2. Ann or Lindy's team replies within one business day.
- 3. Bring a bill of materials or your top three categories.
Sales line: +61 7 3392 1421
Ready when you are
The form is at the top of the page.
Figures marked company-reported are ChinaDirect Sourcing's own figures.
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