Dear Valued Client:

Need For A Local Buying Office

Any foreign buyer seeking quality products from the Philippines needs to have a local-based buying office primarily:

· to assist in identifying and meeting with reliable suppliers and manufacturers;
· to ensure the quality of delivered products as specified in the agreements between supplier and buyer;
· to make sure that all requested samples are collected, inspected, and shipped on time;
· to conduct a thorough inspection of products and ensure that these are shipped on schedule and at the most cost effective way;
· and, to provide the system and necessary legwork to ensure the quality and the delivery of products.

PG International: Your Local Partner In The Philippines

With a buying office, foreign buyers can have a local presence in the Philippines without the usual high cost of setting up a branch office. PG International can be your total business partner-and it is much like having your own branch office without having to set up one.

As a buying agent, PG International is committed to meet the needs of its foreign partner. Total satisfaction of its business partner is PG International's ultimate gauge of success.

Specific Functions And Responsibilities Of Your Local Buying Office

As your local representative in the Philippines, PG International commits itself;

· to continuously update its database manufacturers and suppliers in behalf of its principals for the purpose of widening its resource base and collecting new ideas and products;
· to prepare the business meetings, itinerary and schedule, between supplier and buyer;
· to provide adequate and comfortable accommodation and transportation to our principals during exhibits and scheduled meetings with suppliers;
· to make detailed notes of selected items from different suppliers;
· to assist principals in negotiating competitive prices with local suppliers and provide crucial input/information with regard to the product and supplier;
· to take photos of all items ordered and to send a complete set of photo files to the principal;
· to relay all messages and instructions from the principal to the different suppliers and to make sure that all commitments are observe by them;
· to monitor and consolidate all samples from the different suppliers and deliver these to the principal at the most economical way;
· to conduct on-site quality inspection for all orders during the production period;
· to inform the principal immediately of any major production problem for quick decision or resolution;
· to make sure that all orders are shipped on schedule;
· to inform the principal of every shipment with regard to quantity, style, date of shipment, value, name of vessel and container number;
· to send copies of shipping documents to principals immediately after shipment;
· to introduce principals to local freight forwarders and shipping companies to obtain better rates and services;
· to protect the principal's items and designs from competitors;
· to keep the principal well informed of the trends and new line of products in the local market;
· and to go beyond its usual duties in catering to the needs and requirements of its foreign business partner.

Buying Office Service Fee

Having a local buying agent in the Philippines should be viewed as an investment rather than as an expense.

All the services enumerated above can be availed of at a very minimal cost and collectible only after the goods have been quality checked and shipped to you, the principal.

PG International Office, Your Office In the Philippines

If you desire, this will serve as your office in the Philippines:

PG International
Executive Power Center
6/F Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat cor. Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1831, MCPO 1257, Makati City, Philippines

Phone : (632) 8924476 to 80
Fax : (632) 631-1146
Email : pg@epic.net

Contact Person: Mr. Paul Gelig
Managing Director