INTERNATIONAL SOURCING & BUYER REPRESENTATION

Connecting Buyers with the Right Suppliers Worldwide

Williamson Overseas Trading Corporation (WOTC) assists international buyers, importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality groups and businesses in identifying and connecting with suitable manufacturers, producers, exporters and suppliers worldwide.

With decades of experience in international trading and sourcing, we understand that successful procurement is not simply about finding the lowest quotation. It is about finding the right source, with the capability, quality, reliability and commercial terms required to build a sustainable business relationship.

WOTC acts as an International Sourcing Agent, Buyer Representative and Business Intermediary, depending upon the nature of the mandate.

Our sourcing is not restricted to India. We explore suitable opportunities across international markets according to the buyer's requirements.

OUR SOURCING & BUYER REPRESENTATION SERVICES

Our services may include:

• Identifying suitable Suppliers, Manufacturers and Producers
• International product and supplier sourcing
• Preliminary supplier assessment and shortlisting
• Obtaining product specifications, offers and commercial information
• Negotiating prices and commercial terms
• Facilitating introductions between Buyers and Suppliers
• Product development and customised sourcing
• Private label and customised packaging coordination
• Production planning and follow-up
• Coordination of samples and approvals
• Arranging Third Party / Online Inspection, where required
• Monitoring production and delivery schedules
• Shipping and logistics coordination, where required
• Post-shipment follow-up
• Facilitating communication and negotiations between parties

MORE THAN FINDING A SUPPLIER

Information is easy to find. The right commercial relationship is not.

A buyer looking for a premium food product may need access to a specialist producer.

A hotel or retail group may require a reliable international supplier capable of meeting specific quality, packaging and volume requirements.

A distributor may be looking for distinctive products or brands for its market.

An industrial buyer may require a manufacturer capable of producing to precise technical specifications.

WOTC seeks to understand the requirement and identify commercially relevant counterparties, rather than simply provide lists of supplier names.

WORLDWIDE SOURCING

While India remains an important sourcing market for WOTC, our approach is global.

Depending upon the product and requirement, we may explore suitable manufacturers, producers and suppliers across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and other international markets.

Our objective is simple:

The right product. The right source. The right connection.

BUYER REQUIREMENTS

To enable us to evaluate and act upon a sourcing requirement effectively, buyers should provide sufficient commercial information, preferably including:

• Product name and detailed specifications
• Required quantity and purchase frequency
• Quality standards and certifications required
• Packing and labelling requirements
• Target price or expected commercial range, where available
• Preferred terms of payment
• Destination country and port
• Expected delivery schedule
• Company profile and website
• Relevant storage or logistical requirements, where applicable

For substantial commodity or high-value transactions, WOTC may request a formal Letter of Intent (LOI) or buying mandate confirming the buyer's requirement and commercial capability before approaching suppliers or principals.

INTERMEDIARIES & BUYER MANDATES

WOTC also considers requirements presented by authorised buyer mandates, consultants and professional intermediaries.

Where an intermediary represents a buyer, we may request reasonable evidence of the relationship or authority together with sufficient information regarding the buyer and proposed transaction.

We prioritise principals, authorised mandates and commercially verifiable enquiries.

This enables us to protect the time, confidentiality and commercial interests of the buyers, suppliers and business relationships with whom we work.

OUR COMMERCIAL MODEL

Our Interests Are Aligned with a Successful Transaction

Depending upon the mandate, WOTC may act as a Sourcing Agent, Buyer Representative, Indenting Agent, Finder or International Business Intermediary.

For selected sourcing, introduction and intermediary assignments, WOTC generally works on an agreed finder's fee or success commission, typically ranging from 5% to 10% of the transaction value, depending upon the nature, value, complexity and scope of the transaction.

For substantial, recurring or high-value transactions, commercial terms may be negotiated separately.

Where appropriate, introductions and commercial relationships may be protected through Confidentiality, Non-Circumvention, Finder's Fee, Commission or Intermediary Agreements.

LOOKING FOR A PRODUCT OR SUPPLIER?

Tell us what you are looking for.

Whether you require a specialised manufacturer, premium product, commodity, private-label supplier or reliable international source, WOTC can explore suitable opportunities across global markets.