Greetings!
I take this opportunity to introduce myself as Independent Sourcing specialist with over 20 years? experience in International Trade and Business Development.  
I act as an independent procurement service provider between Importers and Suppliers in Thailand and provide sourcing, Product Inspection, export documentation services to Importers from Thailand. I work exclusively on behalf of the Importers/Buyers so as to maintain an objective stand while dealing with suppliers.
It is my belief that the current tough economic conditions are driving companies to look for more options to increase their revenues. Procurement functions, today, play an increasingly important role in improving business performance and productivity.
To enhance business performance, organizations are exploring new procurement methods, which include widening the supplier base, using on ground procurement specialists and making it more responsive and more flexible.
Companies are partnering with procurement outsourcing providers in areas such as procurement, supplier background check, Supplier capacity, capability and certification check, pre and post product inspection, Documentation for registration of products. etc  to insulate themselves from possible loss in business revenues and loss manpower hours, delay in shipment, Product quality, etc.
It is this niche area where I as Independent procurement Service provider /consultant provide invaluable contribution, by having local ground knowledge and industry contacts they can provide crucial factors in short listing the right supplier and product and thereby contribute in cost savings, increased revenue and savings in manpower hours spent by the Buyer/Importer.