Supplier Sourcing

Find Indian suppliers that match your product requirement.

Pathfinder Global EXIM helps buyers identify Indian suppliers and manufacturers based on product, capacity, packaging, certifications, price expectations, location, and export readiness. Our sourcing support is designed to reduce search time and improve the quality of supplier conversations.

The Problem

Why this matters.

Buyers lose weeks filtering suppliers who cannot meet specification, capacity, packaging or certification requirements — and have no reliable way to test claims remotely.

Who this is for

International buyers, procurement teams, private-label brands and trading companies sourcing from India.

Services included

  • Requirement intake
  • Product and specification review
  • Supplier search and shortlisting
  • Initial screening
  • Supplier profile review
  • Buyer-supplier introduction
  • Follow-up and coordination support

Deliverables

  • Requirement and specification brief
  • Screened supplier shortlist
  • Supplier profile with capability summary
  • Certification and document review notes
  • Introduction and coordination record

Process

  1. 01

    Intake

    Product, specification, volume and packaging requirements documented.

  2. 02

    Search

    Supplier identification against the confirmed requirement.

  3. 03

    Screening

    Four-level screening framework applied to each candidate.

  4. 04

    Shortlist

    Comparable profiles presented for your review.

  5. 05

    Introduction

    Direct introduction with follow-up and coordination support.

Your responsibilities

  • Share accurate product, capacity and commercial information
  • Respond to clarifications and shortlists within agreed timeframes
  • Confirm pricing, terms and commitments directly with the counterparty
  • Complete final legal, tax, customs and compliance checks with your own advisors

Pathfinder responsibilities

  • Structure the requirement and agree the scope in writing before work begins
  • Apply the four-level screening framework to every counterparty introduced
  • Maintain documented, professional communication with both sides
  • Report progress at agreed intervals until the engagement reaches a clear outcome

Screening framework applied

Supplier screening follows the same four levels used across every Pathfinder engagement.

  • Business Identity Review
  • Capability Review
  • Document Review
  • Transaction-Specific Due Diligence

Typical timeline

Typically 3–8 weeks from confirmed requirement to shortlist.

Commercial model

Engagements may use a fixed advisory fee, milestone-based fee, success commission or a combination, depending on the agreed scope.

Limitations

Screening reviews information provided by the supplier alongside publicly available records. Final due diligence, inspection and contracting must be completed by the buyer and relevant professional advisors. Verification may include company details, certifications provided by the supplier, catalogue, production capability, export experience, and communication quality. Final due diligence must be completed by the buyer and relevant professional advisors.