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For Buyers
How to source
Find verified suppliers, evaluate their credentials, and manage your sourcing workflow.
Finding suppliers
Search and browse
Use keyword search, category filters, and location filters to find suppliers that match your needs.
Filter by verification
Enable "Verified suppliers only" to see suppliers who completed document-based verification.
Evaluating suppliers
Check badges
ID, Business, Financial, and Quality badges. More badges mean deeper verification.
Review seller scores
The 0–100 score reflects real transaction performance — delivery, quality, dispute history.
Examine profiles
Check capabilities, certifications, product catalogs, and company history.
Message first
Ask questions, request samples, or clarify terms before placing orders.
Better RFQs, better quotes
Post your requirements once. Receive competitive quotes from multiple verified suppliers.
Be specific about product specifications and materials.
Include realistic quantities and timelines.
Mention required certifications (ISO, CE, etc.).
Set a clear deadline for quote submissions.
Compare on total cost — shipping, MOQs, and payment terms matter.
The sourcing workflow
Search
Start with keywords, categories, or location. Filter to verified suppliers to narrow the field.
Shortlist
Compare badges, seller scores, certifications, and catalogs. Keep the three to five best fits.
Request quotes
Message shortlisted suppliers directly, or post one RFQ and let matching bring quotes to you.
Compare
Weigh quotes on total cost — unit price, shipping, MOQ, lead time, and payment terms.
Award and review
Choose your supplier and proceed. After the transaction, reviews go both ways and feed the seller score.
Common questions
What do the verification badges mean?
Each badge is a completed document check. Core badges cover legal entity, domain, tax ID, and authorized signer. Enhanced badges add corporate documents, certifications, factory verification, and more.
What is the seller score?
A 0–100 score built from real transaction performance — delivery, quality, and dispute history. It is separate from verification: badges prove identity, the score tracks behavior.
Can I talk to a supplier before posting an RFQ?
Yes. Message any supplier directly from their profile or listing to ask questions, request samples, or clarify terms before you commit to anything.
How do I keep my sourcing organized?
Your dashboard stores RFQs, quotes, conversations, and supplier credentials in one place. Reviews are two-way, so your own track record as a buyer builds alongside your suppliers'.