Melbourne, Australia · China Sourcing
A trusted sourcing partner for founders and premium brands who need real China capability — without the guesswork.
Established 2024 · Melbourne · ChinaWhat LemmeSource Is
LemmeSource was built from the ground up to support premium, founder-led brands entering or scaling through China manufacturing. We started as an internal sourcing engine for our own ventures — and now we open that capability to other Australian businesses.
What you get is a partner who has already done the hard yards: vetting factories, building supplier trust, navigating consolidation and freight, and understanding what it takes to bring a premium product to market.
We Are Not
Services
Five core capabilities. Designed to support you at any stage — from first prototype to recurring procurement.
We identify and match manufacturers in China for your specific product — from initial brief to final recommendation.
Before you spend a dollar, we verify who you're actually dealing with — and whether they can deliver what they promise.
We manage the process end-to-end — from RFQ to production follow-up — so you can focus on your business.
We handle movement of goods from China factory to Australian delivery — including consolidation, freight and import coordination.
For founders building something from scratch. We help you figure out whether it's manufacturable, who should make it, and how to get your first sample into your hands.
Who We Work With
You have a product idea and the drive to build it. What you don't have is a China supply chain. We close that gap — from concept through to first shipment.
Wellness, beauty, homeware, lifestyle, gifting, tea, candles, accessories.
Your business is scaling and your procurement needs are outpacing your in-house capability. We act as your sourcing arm — without the overhead of a full team.
Consumer brands, e-commerce businesses, product importers, category-specific retailers.
You're not looking for the cheapest price. You want a sourcing partner who understands brand, quality and the supplier relationships that protect both.
Luxury consumer goods, artisan-quality manufacturing, prestige packaging and materials.
How We Work
Every engagement starts with understanding your product, your business and what success actually looks like. Then we work systematically to deliver it.
We start with a conversation — your product, your goals, your timeline. No forms, no automated funnels. Just a direct discussion about what you need.
We map the sourcing landscape for your product category — what's possible, what it costs, what the trade-offs are. You get a clear picture before committing.
We go into the market on your behalf. Identifying, shortlisting, vetting and engaging manufacturers — and translating the complexity back to you clearly.
Once you're ready to move, we coordinate procurement, production follow-up, logistics and freight. The product arrives. The supplier relationship holds.
Why LemmeSource
LemmeSource didn't start as a consulting firm. It started as the sourcing engine behind our own brands. That means our capabilities were tested under real commercial pressure — before we ever offered them to others.
"The China sourcing infrastructure that used to take brands years to build — we've already built it. We're now opening that up."
— LemmeSource Founder · Melbourne, Australia
FAQ
Still have something unanswered? Start a conversation and we'll give you a straight answer.
Get in touchNo. Most clients come to us with a product idea and no supplier contacts. We start from scratch if needed — supplier discovery is one of our core capabilities.
We have active experience in wellness devices, beauty and personal care, homeware, ceramics, packaging, textiles, tea and gifting categories. If your product can be manufactured in China, there's a good chance we can help — or tell you honestly if we can't.
Pricing depends on the scope and complexity of your engagement. We offer both project-based and ongoing partnership arrangements. We'll discuss this openly during the discovery call — there's no hidden commission structure or supplier kickbacks.
Yes. We specifically work with early-stage brands and founders, which means we're experienced in negotiating low MOQs, managing sample orders and handling small-batch imports. We understand you're not placing 10,000-unit orders from day one.
Both. We can take an engagement from supplier identification through to delivery in Australia — including China consolidation, airfreight or sea freight, and import coordination. Or you can engage us purely for the sourcing component if you have logistics covered.
We're based in Melbourne, Australia — with direct China sourcing capability and supplier relationships. You deal with someone in your timezone, communicating in plain English, with real China operational experience behind them.
Freight forwarders move goods. We help you find what to move, who should make it, whether the supplier is legitimate, what the product should cost and how to get it to market. Logistics is one part of what we do — not the whole thing.
Get In Touch
Start with a conversation. Tell us what you're building, where you're at, and what you need. We'll give you an honest assessment of how we can help.
Thanks for reaching out. We'll be in touch within 1–2 business days.