Built around project procurement
Present specifications, batches, quantities and programme needs for individual products and project packages. Materials purchasing is intended to be independent of AUD Build construction services.
AUD MATERIALS · SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIPS
Supplier partnership guide · Business in development
Supplier partnership guide
A planned independent materials business connecting factories, brands and suppliers with Australian procurement. Starting in Sydney, the focus is builders, developers and designers, alongside samples and standard-product retail.
Focus on your products. Build the market together.
AUD Materials plans to connect product discovery, samples and project enquiries. Suppliers bring product and manufacturing capability; the platform is intended to coordinate customer-facing sales and Australian delivery.
Make products easier to specify
Turn supplier information into customer-facing listings, sample options and quotation inputs for Australia, with authorised imagery, brand use and reviewed descriptions.
A clearer point of coordination
The platform would coordinate customer requirements, enquiries and service while suppliers manage their own products, production and fulfilment. Marketing activities and support scope require agreement.
Two starting points. One collaborative approach.
Factories / brands in China
Explain the production entity, factory location, brand authority, export experience, capacity and lead times. Australian stock is not required for an initial discussion; import, delivery and after-sales responsibilities must be settled before orders.
Australian suppliers / importers
Provide business registration and ABN where applicable, brand authority, stock location, delivery coverage and returns arrangements. Distinguish available stock, inbound goods and made-to-order supply.
Buying for a project rather than supplying products? Use the existing group contact to describe your procurement needs. This page is for supply partnership enquiries.
Supplier categories and product information
Partnership discussions are open across all the categories below. Start with your strongest ranges and develop the information needed for selection and quotations together.
Surfaces & stone
Tiles & porcelain slabs; Tile trims; Timber flooring; Marble
Share materials, dimensions, finishes, colours, packaging, samples and fabrication capabilities.
Decorative mouldings
PU mouldings; EPS & GRC mouldings
Share profiles, dimensions, materials, finishes and installation details.
Cabinetry & internal doors
Wardrobes & cabinetry; Internal doors; Wine cabinets
Share styles, construction, hardware, custom dimensions and quotation options.
Windows, doors & shower screens
Shower screens; Aluminium windows & doors
Share systems, frames, glazing, hardware, dimensions and project applications.
Outdoor & wellness spaces
Sunrooms; Outdoor tents; Sauna rooms
Share complete product packages, dimensions, materials, equipment, shipping and installation support.
Stairs, balustrades & equipment
Stainless steel & wrought iron balustrades; Staircases; Lifts; Lighting
Share styles, specifications, project requirements, installation, maintenance and after-sales support.
Readiness is about capability and evidence.
Start by checking the fit, then prepare the supporting information. Flag missing items during an initial enquiry. Products will not be listed or accepted for orders without the necessary review.
01 · Business & authority
Business name, registration country, company records, operating address and business contact; brand ownership or distribution authority, plus rights to use images, trademarks and content. Australian businesses provide applicable ABN details; overseas businesses provide local registration.
02 · Products & samples
Consistent SKU codes, specifications, materials, measurement units, pack quantity / coverage and product / packaging images; sample options, charges and dispatch arrangements. Test documents must relate to the model and intended use, not unrelated products.
03 · Pricing & capacity
Supply currency, tax basis, MOQ, quantity tiers, quotation validity, production lead times and capacity. Separate available stock, inbound goods and made-to-order supply. Supply prices and customer-facing prices are managed separately.
04 · Quality & after-sales
Quality checks, batch traceability, protective packaging, freight dimensions / weight, dispatch location and delivery limits; contacts and proposed arrangements for defects, damage, parts, returns and recalls. Relevant insurance and responsibility allocation are reviewed during assessment.
Resolve gaps first: unclear identity or authority; missing key specifications or suitability evidence; uncertain stock or lead times; samples that do not match production; or no workable defect support. Prohibited, recalled or unsuitable products will not be listed.
Check your preparation
Tick what you have ready for an initial discussion. This checklist stays on the current page: nothing is uploaded or saved, and completion is not an approval.
0 / 5 items ready
Co-managed, with clear responsibilities.
The proposed portal supports shared business administration. Suppliers need product and fulfilment contacts; the platform handles review and customer coordination. Authorised accounts would open after system readiness, assessment and agreement.
Workstream
Supplier role — proposed
Platform role — proposed
Product content
Supplier role — proposed
Maintain SKUs, images, specifications, samples and relevant evidence; flag changes.
Platform role — proposed
Review and prepare customer-facing listings; approve material changes before publication.
Prices & enquiries
Supplier role — proposed
Maintain supply prices, MOQ and quote validity; respond to assigned enquiries.
Platform role — proposed
Coordinate project needs and customer quotations; sales and promotion authority follow the agreement.
Stock & production
Supplier role — proposed
Maintain stock / inbound / capacity information; update confirmed orders, production, inspection and dispatch.
Platform role — proposed
Coordinate expectations and Australian delivery; agree a response to shortages or delays.
Support & reconciliation
Supplier role — proposed
Provide fulfilment records, batch information and after-sales support; review your own account records.
Platform role — proposed
Coordinate customer service, exceptions and reconciliation under mutually agreed settlement and fee rules.
Planned access: suppliers see only their own products, enquiries, orders, reconciliation and necessary customer fulfilment details. Other suppliers’ data and the full customer database remain unavailable. Information must not be used for unauthorised marketing. These controls still require implementation and verification.
Self-managed
Suppliers run their store, acquisition, quotations, customer support and fulfilment with a full operating team.
Co-managed · Proposed
Suppliers focus on products and production fulfilment. The platform reviews and coordinates sales, customer support and delivery. Both stay involved.
Fully managed
The platform undertakes broader daily operations while suppliers primarily supply as agreed. Scope, authority and fees require separate definition.
Self-managed and fully managed are comparisons, not a statement that AUD Materials currently offers all three models.
Make each delivery an agreed outcome.
These are proposed review and operating priorities. Response times, update frequency and production / delivery commitments will be agreed by category and supply method, rather than applying in-stock retail lead times to custom projects.
Accurate product information
Keep specifications, images, units, pack sizes and available quantities consistent. Notify discontinuation, shortages or material information changes promptly. Do not substitute materials, colours, batches or models without approval.
Lead times & changes
Distinguish factory completion, dispatch, arrival at port and final delivery. Confirm quantities, samples, dimensions and timing before accepting orders; custom production follows written drawing / sample approval.
Freight & handover
Confirm protective packaging, freight dimensions, clearance documents and destination. Allocate export, import, transport, unloading and site receipt responsibilities, retaining inspection and delivery records.
After-sales & exceptions
Report delays, defects, damage and safety issues promptly, with evidence and proposed remedies. Commercial warranties and agreements do not exclude applicable Australian statutory consumer guarantees.
Agree the commercial details before starting.
Seller & contracting roles
Identify who sells and invoices the customer, imports the goods and carries product responsibilities. The AUD Materials operating and contracting entity is still to be confirmed.
Fees & settlement
Confirm supply prices, currency, taxes, sample / freight / marketing costs and any platform charges, plus payment triggers, cycles, refunds, deductions and disputes.
Scope & brand rights
Agree any warehousing, installation, after-sales or return location, brand / content rights, territory or exclusivity, termination and treatment of outstanding orders.
No fixed commission, settlement cycle or minimum purchasing volume is published, and no orders, sales or returns are guaranteed. Fees and services require itemised agreement. Platform review does not replace product responsibility or project professional approvals.
Validate a small scope before growing together.
- 01
Expression of interest
Email the business, contact, categories, brands / SKU range and catalogue. This only starts a discussion.
- 02
Identity & fit review
Review registration, authority, supply capability and category fit; identify missing information.
- 03
Sample & product review
Check samples, specifications, testing documents, packaging and pricing. Complete further assessment where necessary before sales.
- 04
Agreement & readiness
Agree responsibilities, fees and settlement. Once systems are ready, open authorised accounts and check listings, orders and data access.
- 05
Pilot & fulfilment
Work within a mutually agreed trial order scope, with confirmed production, quality checks, freight and handover.
- 06
Reconcile & review
Resolve support matters and reconcile as agreed. Review information accuracy, timing, quality and collaboration before expanding.
Supplier questions
Can I register and sign in to a supplier portal now?
Not yet. System selection and planning are underway. This page supports partnership enquiries only; accounts follow system readiness, review and agreement.
Can a Chinese factory enquire without an Australian ABN or local stock?
Yes. Introduce the factory and products with local business registration and proposed supply arrangements. Suitability requires further review. Australian sales, import, delivery and after-sales responsibilities must be agreed before orders; production capacity must not be presented as local stock.
Should I send identity documents, banking information and complete reports now?
Start with a business introduction, contact details, catalogue link, capacity and a document list. Provide full records and necessary settlement verification only after the receiving entity, purpose and secure channel are confirmed. Keep identity documents, bank details and customer confidential information out of the first email.
Are submitted products published automatically?
No. Supplier and product approvals are separate. Samples, documents, supply terms and agreements must be confirmed before listing. Key product and price changes also require review.
Who quotes, invoices and supports the end customer?
The platform is intended to coordinate quotations and customer support. The actual selling, invoicing, importing and after-sales entities must be identified in agreements and customer transaction documents. The term co-managed alone does not determine these responsibilities.
What are the commission, payment cycle, marketing fees and exclusivity terms?
No uniform terms have been finalised. Each item will depend on the category, transaction structure and service scope. Other platforms’ fees and payment cycles are not AUD Materials commitments.
Does the platform provide warehousing, delivery and installation?
The platform intends to coordinate Australian delivery. Warehousing, transport, unloading, site measure and installation availability, providers and costs need separate agreement. This page does not claim an existing owned warehouse or installation team.
Start with your product story.
Share a business and product overview first. Full documents are not required here. The initial information helps us discuss category fit and the next supporting details.
Open a partnership enquiry email ↗Review and send in your email application to the existing group contact, gavin@audbuild.com. This page does not submit an application or create an account. If no email application opens, copy the address and send manually.
AUD Group and AUD Materials
This introduces AUD Group’s planned independent materials brand, AUD Materials. It is not an AUD Build construction service or a claim to operate under its licence. The operating and contracting entity remains to be confirmed. Businesses act through their responsible entities, with customer and supplier information governed by authorisation and fulfilment needs, not unrestricted group-wide database access.
Framework updated 16 October 2026. Planning-stage information, not a supply contract, onboarding approval or fee commitment.