English
Suppliers of auto parts for Geely and its subsidiaries Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and Geometry both domestically and internationally.
Created on 2025.11.24
Three Core Advantages of Direct Supply from Factories for Cross-Border Procurement (Compared to Traders)
- Cost advantage: Eliminating intermediate circulation links, the price of core components is reduced by 15%-30%. For example, the engine bracket assembly of Taihong Wanli has a factory direct supply price that is 22% lower than that of traders, and bulk purchases (over 1 million annually) enjoy an additional 8% discount.
- Quality Control: Directly connect to the production end, traceable raw material batches (such as the stamping mold number provided by Zhaofeng Co., Ltd.), with a factory adaptation rate of 100%, avoiding traders "passing off inferior goods as quality products."
- Flexible services: Support for customized requirements (such as the Xiaoshan cluster factory can improve component dimensions according to overseas vehicle models), and some factories provide "overseas warehouse pre-positioning" services (such as Jifeng Co., Ltd. Middle East warehouse).
3. Four Steps for Direct Supply from Factories for Cross-Border Operations (Including Key Points to Avoid Pitfalls)
1. Factory qualification verification: 3 types of documents must be checked.
- Basic Qualifications: Business License (must include "Automobile Parts Manufacturing" in the scope of business), Geely Level 1 Supplier Authorization Letter (can be verified for authenticity through the Geely official website).
- Certification documents: Mandatory certification for target markets (Europe ECE, USA DOT), ISO 9001 system certification, and additional UN38.3 report is required for new energy components.
- Performance proof: Contracts for overseas supply in the past year (such as the cooperation certificate between Taihong Wanli and Tesla), customs export declaration forms.
2. Direct procurement channel docking: 4 efficient paths
- Official System: Connect with the directly affiliated factory through "Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Auto Parts Division", suitable for bulk orders with an annual purchase of over 1 million, and can simultaneously procure complete vehicles and parts.
- Industrial clusters: Contact the management committees of automotive parts industrial bases such as Hangzhou and Ningbo to obtain the "First-Tier Supplier Directory." For example, the Taizhou base can directly connect with the Taihong Wanli factory.
- E-commerce platform: Alibaba International Station filters "factory" labeled merchants (such as Hunan Jizhongsheng), prioritizing merchants with "deep factory inspection" and "Golden Quality Enterprise" certifications, supporting small batch trial procurement.
- Exhibition Connection: Attend the Shanghai International Auto Parts Exhibition, inspect factory booths on-site (such as Jixiaopei, Honglin Auto Parts permanent booths), and sign direct supply agreements.
3. Order Execution: 2 Key Links Control
- Sample Confirmation: The factory is required to provide 3-5 sets of samples, focusing on verifying the OE code (for example, the OE code for Geely COOLRAY accessories must start with "GJ"), dimensional parameters, and if necessary, send for third-party testing (such as SGS).
- Logistics Agreement: Heavy items (engine parts) are to be shipped by sea (Ningbo Port to Hamburg Port in 25 days), urgent items (sensors) are to be shipped by air, and new energy components must have a logistics provider that possesses the qualifications for transporting hazardous materials (such as batteries requiring UN38.3 certification).
4. After-sales guarantee: 1 set of mechanism to prevent risks
- Signing the "Quality Assurance Deposit" clause: Reserve 5%-10% of the payment, to be paid after acceptance is qualified. If there are compatibility issues, the factory must respond within 48 hours and resend new products within 7 days.
- Overseas service points for docking factories: For example, the Geely Philippines Parts Center can undertake after-sales repairs in the Southeast Asia region, shortening the processing cycle.
4. Optimal Direct Supply Plan for Regional Factories
1. Southeast Asian Market: Spot First
- Core Factory: Hangzhou Supporting Factory (Consumables) (Interior Parts).
- Advantages: Relying on the Geely Philippines Parts Center, achieve 7-10 days of stock delivery, supporting a combination of land and sea logistics.
2. European Market: Certification Priority
- Advantages: All have ECE certification and can be replenished through the Polish Malaszewicze warehouse, covering major Western European countries within 48 hours.
3. Africa / Latin America Market: Cost First
- Core factories: Xiaoshan Parts Cluster (Body Parts), Hangzhou Geely Parts Factory (Powertrain Parts).
- Advantages: The shipping cost is as low as $1200 per container, supporting bulk packaging procurement, with an annual purchase exceeding 500,000 enjoying a 10% rebate.
V. Conclusion: The "Precise Matching + Long-term Binding" Rule of Factory Direct Supply
The core of Geely Auto's direct supply of spare parts is "selecting the right first-tier manufacturers and controlling the entire process": prioritize choosing top manufacturers certified by Geely, such as Honglin, and reduce risks through three levels of control: qualification verification, sample testing, and logistics agreements. For high-frequency purchasing customers, it is recommended to sign a framework agreement with the factory for 1-3 years to lock in prices and production capacity, while relying on Geely's overseas parts centers (such as in the Philippines and Mexico) to achieve localized services. As Geely's global production capacity layout deepens (such as the commissioning of the Brazil factory in 2026), regional direct supply factories will become a better choice and are worth continuous attention.
Contact
Leave your information and we will contact you.
电话
微信
WhatsApp