China Sourcing Company: Cosmo Sourcing, Direct Factory Access With No Middlemen
Whether you are looking for a China sourcing agent or a full-service sourcing company, Cosmo Sourcing gives you direct access to vetted Chinese factories for a fixed fee, with no commissions and no markups on factory quotes. We have been sourcing from China since 2012, and we hand you the factory names, the original quotes, and the relationship to keep.
What a China Sourcing Company Actually Does
A China sourcing company finds the right factory for your product, confirms it is a real manufacturer rather than a trader, gathers competitive quotes, manages samples and quality, and gets your goods through inspection and freight to your door. Cosmo Sourcing does all of that for a fixed fee, and the part that sets us apart is what we do not do: we take no commission on your order and no markup on the factory quote, so the price you see is the price the factory gave.
The China market is full of middlemen. Trading companies, brokers, and agents present themselves as factories, take a cut you cannot see, and sit between you and the people actually making your goods. Our entire model is built to remove that layer. You deal with the real manufacturer, you see the real pricing, and you own the relationship from the first introduction.
If you are still deciding whether China is the right country at all, start with our complete China sourcing guide, which lays out where China still wins and when a second country makes more sense.
What We Do for You
Hand us your product and target market, and we run the sourcing end to end, or step in for the parts you need. Every engagement is a fixed fee, agreed up front.
Find and verify the factory
We identify the right cluster for your product and shortlist real manufacturers, then confirm each one actually owns a factory rather than subcontracting your order. The shortlist is manufacturers, not traders.
Vet factories in person
For the factories that matter, we walk the floor in China ourselves. Photos and video calls hide a lot, and an in-person visit is the only way to confirm what a supplier really runs.
Gather competitive quotes
We collect multiple quotes for the same specification so you see the true market price, not one number with no context. You get the original factory quotes, never a figure we have marked up.
Manage samples and the golden sample
We run sampling, refine against your spec, and lock a signed golden sample as the standard your production is measured against.
Quality control and inspection
We arrange in-line and pre-shipment inspections against the golden sample, the last point where you still hold leverage before the balance is paid.
Freight, customs, and compliance
We help you ship FOB from a named Chinese port and control the freight from there, and we flag the duty rates and compliance steps for your product and destination before you commit.
What you keep
Everything. The factory names, the original quotes, the direct contacts, and the relationship. Nothing is locked behind us, and no part of our pay depends on which factory or country you choose.
Two Ways to Work With Cosmo Sourcing
Whether you need sourcing for one product in China or ongoing supply chain management across multiple countries, Cosmo Sourcing has a service built for you. Our sourcing network also covers Vietnam, Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Sourcing Packages
Best for companies sourcing one or a few products from China. We identify the right manufacturer for your product, confirm the factory in person, vet capabilities and certifications, gather competitive quotes, and introduce you directly. We stay with you through sampling to make sure specs are dialed in.
- 2 to 6 original factory quotes from vetted China manufacturers
- In-person factory visits and capability audits
- Full factory contact details and direct introductions
- Comprehensive sourcing report with our assessment
- Fixed fee, typically 4 to 6 weeks, no commissions
Dedicated Sourcing Office
For companies managing ongoing production in China across many products or multiple factories. We manage your supply chain under a single monthly retainer: sourcing new suppliers as your product line grows, handling day-to-day factory communication, and catching problems before they ship.
- Supplier sourcing, vetting, and relationship management
- Day-to-day factory communication and follow-up
- Sample coordination and production monitoring
- Quality control, factory check-ins, and inspections
- Shipping, logistics, and regular reporting
Visit our services page for full pricing details, or read our complete China Sourcing Guide for an in-depth look at what China manufactures best.
How Working With Us Works
A China sourcing project with us follows a consistent shape. Timelines vary with product complexity and tooling, and the Chinese New Year shutdown in late January or February can add several weeks if your production lands near it, so we plan around it rather than into it.
Working to a hard launch date? We plan backward from it and build in a buffer, because the stage most likely to slip is sampling, not production.
Ready to Put Your Product in Front of the Right Factories?
Send us your product and target market, and we will come back with a plan and a fixed-fee quote for the work.
Start Your Sourcing ProjectWhy a Fixed-Fee Sourcing Company
Most sourcing help is paid in a way that quietly works against you. How a provider is paid tells you more than any sales page, so here is exactly how we are paid and why it matters.
The commission problem
An agent paid a percentage of your order has a reason to push volume and a reason not to fight too hard on price, because a higher order value means a higher commission. Their incentive and yours are not the same.
The hidden markup problem
Some providers quote you a number that already includes a markup on the factory quote, so you never see the real price and cannot tell the fee from the margin.
How we are paid
We charge a fixed fee, agreed before we start. We take no commission on your order and no markup on the factory quotes. You see the original pricing, you keep the factory contacts, and no part of our pay depends on which factory or country you choose. When China is not the right answer for your product, we will tell you, because it costs us nothing to be honest.
That independence is the whole point. If your real question is whether to stay in China at all, our China sourcing guide and our China Plus One guide lay out when to keep production here and when to add a second country.
What Makes Cosmo Sourcing Different
Most China sourcing agents work on commission and keep factory contacts hidden. We operate on a different model. Here is how a fixed-fee sourcing company compares to a typical agent.
| Factor | Cosmo Sourcing | Typical Sourcing Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Fixed fee per project | 5 to 15% commission on order value |
| Factory quotes | Original quotes, no markups | Marked up 10 to 30% |
| Factory contacts | You get full details | Contacts kept hidden |
| China presence | Sourcing China since 2012, in-person factory visits | Remote or US-based only |
| Factory network | Verified China manufacturers across the major production hubs | Undisclosed network |
| Ongoing fees | None. You own the relationship | Ongoing commission per order |
| Founder | Jim Kennemer, sourcing since 2012 | Anonymous team |
Meet Jim Kennemer
Cosmo Sourcing was founded by Jim Kennemer in 2012 on a simple idea: sourcing should be paid for like a service, not skimmed off your order. We started sourcing from China that year, opened our Vietnam team in Binh Duong in 2014, and added Mexico in 2023.
Today we work with thousands of clients across more than fifty countries and have sourced over 10,000 products. Jim has been quoted on global sourcing by the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and the Los Angeles Times, and he still reviews the factories and the work himself.
China Sourcing Company FAQ
What does a China sourcing company do?
It finds and verifies the right factory for your product, gathers competitive quotes, manages samples and quality, and gets your goods through inspection and freight. A good one removes the middlemen between you and the manufacturer. Cosmo Sourcing does all of this for a fixed fee, with no commission and no markup on the factory quote.
Should I hire a China sourcing company or source directly?
If your product is simple, your volumes are small, and you have time to vet suppliers yourself, sourcing directly can work. A sourcing company earns its place when you need a factory verified in person, competitive quotes that reveal the true market price, on-the-ground quality control, and someone who can tell a real manufacturer from a polished trader.
What is the difference between a China sourcing company and a sourcing agent?
The terms overlap, but the model matters more than the label. Many agents are paid a commission on your order or add a hidden markup to the factory quote, so their incentives and yours diverge. We charge a fixed fee, take no commission or markup, and give you the original factory pricing.
How much does Cosmo Sourcing charge?
We work on a fixed fee, agreed before we start and scaled to the scope and the number of countries involved. We take no commission on your order and no markup on factory quotes. Tell us about your project and we will give you a clear quote for the work.
Do you actually visit factories in China?
Yes. For the factories that matter, we walk the floor in China ourselves. An in-person visit is the only reliable way to confirm a supplier runs the operation it claims to, and it is a core part of how we vet.
Do I get the factory contacts, or are they locked behind you?
You get them. The factory names, the original quotes, and the direct contacts are yours to keep. Nothing is locked behind us, because our fee is for the work, not for controlling your supply chain.
Can you source from Vietnam or Mexico if China is not the best fit?
Yes, and we will tell you when it is. We run sourcing across China, Vietnam, Mexico, and the rest of Southeast Asia from one team, so a China Plus One setup or a move to another country is straightforward to manage. See our China Plus One guide for how that works.
How long does a China sourcing project take?
Plan for a few weeks to find and vet factories and gather quotes, a few weeks for sampling and approval, several weeks to a couple of months for production, and shipping on top. Mature products with existing tooling move faster. The process section above has the full breakdown.
Work With a China Sourcing Company That Works for You
Cosmo Sourcing gives you direct access to vetted Chinese factories for a fixed fee, with no commissions and no markups on factory quotes. You get verified manufacturers, the real pricing, and the relationship to keep. We have been sourcing from China since 2012, whether you run China on its own, keep China and add a second country with China Plus One, or run China inside a global program. Your China sourcing goes through the same team and the same fixed fee either way.
New to sourcing from China? Start with our complete China sourcing guide. Want to keep China and add a second country? See our China Plus One guide.