Steve Eagle - Australian and Global Product Sourcing and Manufacturing Expert
Simplifying Product Sourcing for Australian Businesses
Are you trying to find the right local manufacturer or supplier, without the usual frustration, delays, or uncertainty?
For more than two decades, Steve Eagle has been helping Australian businesses and entrepreneurs source smarter, manufacture better, and compete globally.
Since 2001 he’s managed and negotiated over $1.8 billion AUD in product development and manufacturing projects across 3 800 + industries and product types, helping to bring more than 3 000 products to market in 28 international markets.
Why Businesses Trust Steve Eagle
Steve Eagle is a highly experienced product sourcing, manufacturing, and global product development expert, known for simplifying the sourcing process for Australian businesses.
With hands-on experience in Australian manufacturing, international procurement, and supply-chain optimisation, Steve has built a proven five-pillar sourcing framework that helps you find the right product, at the right price, with the right quality, quantity, and payment terms.
Whether you’re just starting out or scaling production, his data-driven sourcing system replaces guesswork with clarity and gives business owners the confidence to make profitable, informed decisions.
From Workshop Floor to Global Supply Chains
Steve’s authority comes from real manufacturing experience — not theory.
He has:
- Designed and sourced components for Ford Ranger production lines.
- Helped develop carbon-fibre systems for F-111 fighter jets.
- Scaled production for custom catamarans and other high-performance builds.
- Guided hundreds of Australian brands in health, lifestyle, and pet industries to move from importing to Australian-Made manufacturing.
His background spans engineering design, cost analysis, and supplier negotiation across consumer, industrial, and defence sectors — giving him a rare ability to bridge technical detail with commercial strategy.
How Steve Works
Steve’s sourcing methodology is built around analysing five critical elements of production:
- labour rates,
- cycle times and machinery,
- raw materials,
- purchase parts, and
- overheads
before approaching a manufacturer.
This data-first approach regularly delivers 30 % to 50 % lower quotations than initial supplier estimates.
He has spent years on factory floors solving problems firsthand, developing a system that works across industries, from supplements to supercars.
When you work with Steve, you gain a clear roadmap from idea to delivery.
No hidden costs, no confusion, and no supplier nightmares.
Collaboration and Leadership
Steve’s expertise isn’t confined to the classroom. He continues to lead and collaborate on live product sourcing and manufacturing ventures, applying the same proven systems he teaches.
His ongoing partnerships span a diverse range of industries, reflecting his hands-on approach to innovation and practical problem-solving.
In parallel, Steve works in joint venture with Andrew and Daryl Grant, whose recognition of his expertise led to the creation of the How to Source Australian Made, How to Buy Australian Made, and Buy Like an Eagle programs.
Together they’ve turned decades of real-world sourcing experience into structured pathways that help Australian business owners achieve genuine local-manufacturing success.
Workshop & Teaching
As the lead trainer for the free 3-day online workshop “How to Source Australian Made”, Steve teaches his complete sourcing system, including his signature “Sell It Before You Source It” principle.
Attendees learn how to find, evaluate, and partner with local manufacturers at prices competitive with imports, giving them a decisive advantage in today’s market.
Through these workshops, Steve empowers thousands of Australian founders to take control of their manufacturing, create sustainable products, and reinvest locally.
Ready to Source Smarter?
Join the growing community of Australian brands who’ve learned how to source locally, manufacture profitably, and grow sustainably under Steve Eagle’s guidance.