Industrial sourcing between Europe and North America
Find, qualify and engage industrial suppliers across the Atlantic without building a local purchasing team.
Cross Atlantic Sourcing supports purchasing and engineering teams with supplier market research, first contacts, technical screening, RFQ preparation and decision-ready supplier comparison.
Purchasing-led sourcing bridge
Beyond a supplier list
A useful supplier search starts with the buyer's requirement: product function, specifications, volumes, certifications, target region, timing and supply risk. The objective is to identify the suppliers that deserve your team's time.
We structure the search like an external purchasing desk: define the perimeter, map the supplier market, screen relevant companies, contact them where useful, document the evidence and turn fragmented supplier information into a clear shortlist.
Europe <-> North America
The service is built for companies that want structured access to industrial supplier markets on the other side of the Atlantic, supported by a purchasing-led method.
Useful when a US or Canadian company needs access to European industrial know-how, alternative sources, specialized manufacturing clusters or competitive components.
Useful when a European manufacturer wants to localize part of its supply base, compare North American alternatives or support production and customers closer to the market.
Industrial sourcing services
Each mission is scoped by technical complexity, qualification depth, supplier engagement and RFQ effort. Pricing is not driven only by annual spend: a standard cable and a tight-tolerance machined part do not require the same work.
What you receive
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Not sure which service fits? Start with a short conversation about your objective. We will then define the appropriate scope together.
Define the scopeSupplier qualification criteria
The assessment goes beyond catalogue claims and unit price to examine the conditions that determine industrial execution.
Manufacturing process, materials, tolerances, specifications, testing requirements and applicable standards.
Capacity, scalability, tooling, minimum order quantities, lead times and operational readiness.
Quality systems, certifications, traceability, inspection capability and documented controls.
Price structure, tooling, payment terms, currency, Incoterms and total landed cost drivers.
Supply continuity, geographic exposure, operational signals, dependencies and realistic fallback options.
Responsiveness, communication, data quality, project ownership and ability to move from enquiry to delivery.
Quality · Cost · Delivery · Total cost of ownership · Risk · Responsiveness
When external sourcing expertise adds value
The service is strongest where the requirement is real, the supply market is unfamiliar and the buyer needs a qualified view before committing internal engineering, quality or purchasing time.
Companies that need structured supplier investigation but do not have a local purchasing team on the target continent.
Teams that need extra sourcing capacity, a second market view or support for RFQ preparation and supplier follow-up.
Technical stakeholders who need credible supplier options before changing a component, process, material or sourcing geography.
Industrial sourcing process
The proposal identifies the stages and outputs included for your objective before the assignment begins.
Translate drawings, specifications, volumes, timing, current constraints and business priorities into sourcing criteria.
Research supplier ecosystems, technologies and manufacturing clusters, not only the easiest companies to find online.
Contact relevant suppliers, confirm interest and collect evidence on technical, industrial and commercial fit.
Compare capabilities, quality systems, capacity, lead times, certifications and supply risks against agreed criteria.
Coordinate the RFQ where required, clarify assumptions and normalize offers for a meaningful QCD and TCO comparison.
Provide a documented recommendation, open points, negotiation priorities and a practical next-step plan.
Procurement-led supplier sourcing
Cross Atlantic Sourcing is being built as a focused industrial purchasing desk, with hands-on purchasing experience in technical sourcing, supplier consultations, offer analysis, negotiation and SME purchasing operations.
Each assignment is structured around the buyer's objective: understand a supplier market, identify credible companies, deepen qualification, prepare an RFQ or reinforce purchasing capacity. The scope and expected results are agreed before work begins.
Start a conversation
A company name, professional email and short message are enough for a first contact. Technical and confidential information can be discussed later.
Initial scoping discussion · No obligation