US-based procurement companies add a managed markup on top of factory prices. HermesGlobal works directly inside Foshan factories — you see real costs and get independent QC.
US-Based Purchasing Agent
Denver, CO, USA
15–25%
Procurement management — outsources manufacturing to third parties
✓ Strong brand recognition
✓ Large hotel portfolio
✓ Established design relationships
✗ Not factory-direct — adds middleman margin
✗ US-based = no on-site QC
✗ Longer lead times (18–30 weeks)
✗ Limited factory access
US-Based Purchasing Company
Dallas, TX, USA
12–20%
Purchasing agent — manages procurement from US office
✓ Experienced in hospitality
✓ Good project management
✗ Not in China — no factory oversight
✗ Higher markup than direct sourcing
✗ Communication delays (12–16h time zone)
✗ No independent QC team
US-Based Procurement Firm
Birmingham, AL, USA
10–18%
Purchasing management for hotels
✓ Focus on hospitality
✓ Established supply chain
✗ Not factory-direct
✗ US-based = limited factory visits
✗ Higher total cost vs direct China sourcing
✗ Less transparency on factory pricing
Get a transparent, itemized quote with actual factory costs — no hidden markup, no middlemen.