A good procurement company in the UAE gives you a written quote on total landed cost, names what is included, and confirms lead time and payment terms before you pay. Ask these seven questions before you send a purchase order.
1. Is the quote on total landed cost?
A unit price is not the cost. Ask for the product, freight, duties and delivery in one figure. TheSupplier.ae quotes on total landed cost.
2. What exactly is included?
Inspection, freight and customs clearance vary by product and shipment. The quote should list each one as included or not included.
3. What is the minimum order?
There is rarely one answer. Minimums depend on the product and the supplier, so expect a minimum per item, stated on the quote.
4. How long will it take?
Lead time depends on the product, the quantity, the origin country and the shipping method. Be careful with anyone who promises a date before seeing your item list.
5. What are the payment terms?
Upfront payment is normal for a first order. Net terms usually follow once a trading relationship exists. Get the terms in writing.
6. Where do they source and deliver?
Check both ends. TheSupplier.ae sources from China, India, Pakistan and other global markets, and delivers across the UAE and the Gulf states, and to clients in Europe and Asia.
7. How fast do they answer?
Response time before the order predicts response time after it. Most enquiries to TheSupplier.ae get a first reply within one business day.
What a clean RFQ looks like
Send an item list with specifications, quantities, delivery location and your target date. An Excel or PDF list is enough. The clearer the list, the tighter the quote.
Next step
Submit your requirement at thesupplier.ae/procurement, or send your item list by WhatsApp to +971 56 822 1312.