Marpe® Procurement
Buying from a factory abroad, without the risk.
You tell us what you need. We find the factories that make it, help you choose, pay them, check the goods before they leave and clear them when they land. One agent handles your order from the first message to delivery.
What we handle for you
Everything between the factory gate abroad and your door here.
- 01
Finding the supplier
Tell us the product and we search for the factories that make it, then check that their factories are up to standard.
- 02
Your own brand
If you want your name on the product, we advise on private labelling and help you build a brand of your own.
- 03
Paying the supplier
We pay the factory directly on your behalf, so you are not wiring money to a stranger in another country.
- 04
Managing the order
We confirm specifications, ask for changes when something is wrong, and keep track of production for you.
- 05
Inspection
Before anything ships we check the goods, the quality and the count, so problems are caught there and not here.
- 06
Free warehousing
Your goods wait in our warehouse at no charge until the whole order is ready to ship.
- 07
Consolidation
Goods from different suppliers are packed together to use less space and cost less to ship.
- 08
Customs and paperwork
We handle clearing in Nigeria and the certificates and permits your goods need on the way.
The nine steps of an order
The same process whether you are buying one machine or filling a container. You always know which step you are on.
Sourcing
- 1
Tell us what you need
Message an agent or fill in the request form. The more we know, the faster we find it.
- Product name
- Size and specifications
- Pictures, if you have them
- Quantity
- The price you hope to pay
- 2
Commitment fee
If you are new to Marpe, a small fee secures your request and lets us start searching for you.
₦20,000 – ₦50,000, depending on the request
- 3
Your supplier options
Your agent sends you a sheet of manufacturers that make the product, side by side.
- Prices
- Quality standards
- How reliable each maker is
Buying
- 4
Choose your supplier
Pick the manufacturer you want, confirm the quantities and add anything else about the order.
- 5
Procurement meeting
We meet with you to settle the details, including whether the goods come by air freight or sea freight.
- 6
Final payment and timeline
You make the remaining payment and we give you the estimated shipping timeline.
Delivery
- 7
Customs and logistics
We clear the goods through customs here and move them through every stage after.
- 8
Inspection on arrival
We check your goods again before we release them to you, for quality and for count.
- 9
Delivery
You receive your goods, check that you are happy, and tell us how we did.
Air or sea?
By air
Faster, and costs more per kilo. Right for small, light or urgent goods: parts, samples, electronics.
By sea
Slower, and much cheaper for heavy or bulky goods: machinery, furniture, building materials.
We decide together at the procurement meeting, once we know what you are buying and when you need it.
Questions people ask us
Something else on your mind? Call +234 812 377 1335.
What can you source?
Most things that are made in a factory: machinery, equipment, parts, household goods, materials. If you can describe it or show us a picture, we can look for it. Some goods cannot be imported into Nigeria at all, so ask your agent before you commit.
Why is there a commitment fee?
Finding and vetting suppliers is real work. The fee, ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 for new customers, covers that search and shows us you are serious about the order.
Air freight or sea freight?
Air is faster and costs more; sea takes longer and is cheaper for heavy or bulky goods. We decide together at the procurement meeting, once we know what you are buying and how soon you need it.
Do you clear goods at the port?
Yes. Clearing in Nigeria and the paperwork for it are part of what we do, not an extra you have to arrange.
Can I see my order while it travels?
Yes. Your agent keeps you updated, and orders from our shops can be followed on the tracking page with your shipment reference.
Request a quote
Tell us what you’re looking for
Write it the way you’d explain it to a friend. If you have a photo or a link, mention it and your agent will ask for it when they get in touch.
- Prefer to talk?
- +234 812 377 1335
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm