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Global Sourcing
& Procurement.

End-to-end sourcing from India's vetted manufacturing base. We identify, qualify, negotiate, and contract on your behalf — so you get factory-direct pricing without the operational headache. 450+ suppliers across 8 processes and 6 sectors.

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★ Worldwide Reach

24hr

Response

48hr

Shortlist

35+

Managers

★ Service Overview

From RFQ to PO,
we own it.

Most global buyers waste 60-80% of sourcing time on activities that don't move the needle: chasing RFQ responses, qualifying unknown suppliers, negotiating contracts in different time zones, validating samples remotely. Magnus eliminates that overhead entirely.

Our sourcing managers are full-time Magnus employees with 8-20 years of Indian procurement experience. They handle every step from supplier search through contract execution, escalating only the decisions that actually need your input. Average sourcing cycle from RFQ to first shipment: 10-14 weeks.

At a Glance

RFQ response24 hours

Supplier shortlist3-5 in 48 hours

Sample delivery3-6 weeks

First shipment10-14 weeks

Cost savings15-45% vs current

Magnus team35+ sourcing managers

★ Sourcing Methodology

7 steps from
brief to PO.

Stage	What Magnus does
1. Brief intake	Drawings, specs, target volume, destination, lead time, certification needs reviewed. 24-hour feasibility response.
2. Supplier search	Magnus's internal database of 450+ vetted Indian suppliers cross-referenced against your specs. 3-5 candidates shortlisted.
3. RFQ & benchmarking	Detailed RFQs issued to shortlisted suppliers. Responses normalised for apples-to-apples comparison. Pricing benchmarked.
4. Supplier qualification	On-site audit by Magnus QC engineer: capability, capacity, quality system, financial health, compliance certificates.
5. Sample development	FAI (First Article Inspection) samples produced. Magnus inspects and ships to you for approval.
6. Contracting	NDA, MSA, PO terms negotiated. Tooling ownership, IP, payment terms, delivery schedule all structured. Magnus contract signed.
7. Production launch	Mass production begins. Magnus account manager owns weekly updates, quality reports, and shipment coordination.

★ What's Included

Everything you don't
want to build yourself.

Supplier Discovery

Tap Magnus's database of 450+ pre-vetted Indian manufacturers across processes and sectors.

Industry-specific shortlists
Capability mapping
Capacity verification
Geographical clustering

Cost Benchmarking

Apples-to-apples cost comparison across suppliers, with breakdown of material, labour, overhead, profit.

Should-cost modelling
Cost-plus negotiation
Open-book pricing option
Annual cost reduction reviews

Contract Negotiation

NDA, MSA, PO, tooling ownership, IP protection negotiated on your behalf.

NDA & confidentiality
Tooling ownership terms
Payment & Incoterms
Termination & exit clauses

★ Engagement Models

Three ways
to work with us.

Project-Based

One-off sourcing for a specific product or component. Flat fee or % of savings. Good for first engagement.

Retainer

Monthly retainer for ongoing sourcing across multiple categories. Dedicated account manager. Most popular model.

Embedded

Magnus team operates as your India procurement office. Multi-year contract. For OEMs sourcing $5M+ annually.

Spot Sourcing

Single RFQ for a specific need. No retainer. Pay only if you proceed with shortlisted suppliers.

★ Frequently Asked

Sourcing
FAQs.

How does Magnus get paid?

Three models: (1) Flat sourcing fee per project (typical for first engagement) — clear cost, predictable budget. (2) Monthly retainer for ongoing work — flat fee covering RFQs, audits, account management. (3) Cost-plus on production — transparent supplier price plus Magnus margin. We prefer the retainer model for long-term clients because it aligns our incentives with your savings, not your transaction volume.

What information do you need to start?

Minimum: drawings (PDF, STEP, IGES, or hand sketches), target annual quantity, destination country, quality/certification requirements, target lead time. Helpful but optional: current supplier pricing for benchmarking, your existing landed cost, list of must-have certifications. Magnus can also handle reverse-engineering from competitor parts if drawings aren't available.

How do you handle supplier exclusivity?

By default, Magnus suppliers are NOT exclusive — they can take orders from other Magnus clients and direct buyers. This keeps their factory utilised and prices competitive. For sensitive programmes, we can negotiate exclusivity arrangements (typically 12-36 months) for an exclusivity premium. About 15% of Magnus clients opt for exclusive supplier arrangements.

What happens if a supplier underperforms?

Magnus owns supplier management — that's the whole point. If a supplier underperforms (quality, delivery, communication), we identify the issue, drive corrective action, and if needed transition production to a backup supplier. We always maintain at least one qualified backup per critical part. Your contract is with Magnus, not the supplier, so transitions are seamless for you.

Global Sourcing& Procurement.

From RFQ to PO,we own it.