Large-Scale Commodity And Supply Chain Sourcing Services
We source metals, agri products, energy byproducts, and industrial chemicals at volume. The job is simple to state and hard to execute. Find vetted suppliers, lock price and specs, set clean delivery terms, and move cargo without surprises. We run a clear process with hard checks on quality, paperwork, and cash flows from PO to settlement. No em dashes are used in this document.
Snapshot:
Supplier discovery, RFQs, price book, counterparty KYC, factory audits, specs and assay rules, Incoterms, contracts, LC friendly terms, inspections, and shipment tracking. We focus on repeat lanes and annual volumes above 10 million USD.
Table Of Contents
- What We Deliver
- Categories We Source
- Sourcing Process And Timeline
- Quality Control And Inspections
- Commercial Terms And Pricing Models
- Compliance, KYC, And Paperwork
- Buyer Data Room Checklist
- Pitfalls We Prevent
- Start A Sourcing Mandate
- FAQ
What We Deliver
A supplier bench you can trust, a firm commercial path, and a shipment plan that holds under stress. We build a live price book, secure volume allocations, document specs and assays, and agree delivery rules and remedies. Contracts are set for clean payment terms, usually LC compatible, with inspection standards and tolerance bands fixed. You get one point of contact and a weekly roll up until cargo lands and settles.
Categories We Source
| Category |
Typical Products |
Notes |
| Metals
|
Copper cathode, copper concentrate, aluminum A7, nickel products, steel coils |
Assay rules and penalties drive price. Logistics and storage need control. |
| Agri
|
Sugar, grains, edible oils, cocoa inputs, coffee |
Moisture, quality grades, and seasonal flows matter for planning. |
| Energy Byproducts
|
Bitumen, base oils, LPG related components, low sulfur fuel inputs |
Tankage, CMA or tri party control, and HS codes must be tight. |
| Chemicals
|
Solvents, specialty resins, fertilizer inputs, pharma grade precursors |
MSDS, REACH or local equivalents, and packaging specs are enforced. |
Sourcing Process And Timeline
| Week |
What Happens |
| Week 1 |
Mandate and KYC. Product spec and volume brief fixed. RFQs issued to vetted suppliers. Initial price book opened. |
| Week 2 |
Counterparty vetting, factory checks, draft contracts, Incoterms selection, and payment term options set for buyer approval. |
| Week 3 |
Final commercial round, allocate volumes, inspection plan agreed, shipping window reserved, logistics lined up. |
| Week 4 |
Contracts signed, inspection bookings confirmed, operational kickoff and shipment tracking live. |
Four weeks is typical for first flow if the buyer brief is complete and suppliers respond fast. Repeat orders move quicker.
Quality Control And Inspections
| Step |
What We Fix In Writing |
| Specs And Tolerances |
Assay or grade ranges, moisture and impurities, packaging and labeling, penalty and bonus table. |
| Inspection Regime |
Pre shipment inspection, loading port supervision, destination checks, dispute and retest rules. |
| Logistics Control |
CMA or tri party for storage where relevant, release rules, bills of lading, insurance with loss payee where required. |
Commercial Terms And Pricing Models
Pricing reflects complexity, jurisdictions, quality risk, and shipment cadence. Minimum annualized spend target is 10 million USD. We prefer repeat lanes and buyers who close on time.
| Model |
Typical Range |
Notes |
| Monthly Retainer |
USD 10,000 to 35,000 per active mandate |
Covers supplier search, vetting, RFQs, audits, and contracts. |
| Success Fee |
0.50 percent to 1.50 percent of cargo value or a per MT fee |
Invoices when shipment documents are clean or when payment settles. |
| On Site QA And Inspection |
At cost with pass through |
Buyer pays third party labs and surveyors directly. |
| Logistics Coordination |
Included or fixed fee by lane |
We can coordinate freight and storage with clear SLAs. |
If you also need working capital or LC support, we coordinate with lenders and confirming banks through regulated partners. See our structured trade pages for funding options.
Compliance, KYC, And Paperwork
We screen suppliers and shipping parties against sanctions and watchlists and verify beneficial ownership where available. Contracts set HS codes, origin, and licensing where needed. Shipping docs are checked for accuracy and consistency. Where storage is used we prefer CMA or tri party control and lender friendly insurance. Payments use standard trade instruments. We do not touch client funds.
Buyer Data Room Checklist
Company KYC and group structure. Product specs with tolerances. Target volumes by month and lane. Past purchase orders and supplier history. Delivery preferences and Incoterms. Draft contract template if you have one. Payment term preference and bank contacts for trade instruments. Logistics constraints and approved ports. Insurance policy details if you require specific wording.
Pitfalls We Prevent
- Vague specs that cause price fights on arrival.
- Suppliers with weak history or missing compliance.
- Incoterms that shift risk to the buyer without price relief.
- Inspection rules that do not bind both sides.
- Storage without control documents when cargo sits in tank or warehouse.
- Payment terms that your bank or insurer will not accept.
Start A Sourcing Mandate
Share your brief. We will scope the category, set timelines, and start RFQs within the first week.
Contact Us
FAQ
What volumes do you prefer
Annualized spend from 10 million USD and up. Smaller pilots are considered if the path to scale is clear.
Can you work with our existing banks and insurers
Yes. We set contracts and shipping terms to match your trade finance lines and trade credit insurance rules.
Do you handle payments or escrow
No. We do not hold client funds. Payments are made directly between buyer and supplier under the agreed instrument.
How fast can first shipments move
Four weeks to first allocation is common once specs, KYC, and inspections are set. Repeat orders ship faster.
Do you take title
No. We act as sourcing advisors. Title passes directly between supplier and buyer under the contract.
We provide sourcing, vetting, and coordination services. We are not a broker dealer and do not issue securities or letters of credit. Nothing here is an offer to buy or sell commodities. All work is subject to KYC, AML, and sanctions screening, verification of materials, and third party approvals where required.