A useful
initial brief.
- Material form, specification and intended application
- Quantity, timing and proposed delivery terms
- Producer identity, origin and seller authority
- Available assay, traceability and export records
COMMERCIAL / SERVICE SCOPESourcing.
Sourcing.
Trade.
Bring the material, the counterparty and the delivery requirement into one commercial discussion. Our developing trade activity focuses on minerals and metals across Zambia, DRC, Zimbabwe and Tanzania.
Discuss this serviceDELIVERY RESPONSIBILITYTrade desk · Thomas Chacko
01 / THE SCOPE
A defined requirement. A considered opportunity.
A copper cathode buyer enquiry becomes a structured brief covering chemistry, producer, quantity, delivery destination and supporting records.
POSSIBLE DELIVERABLES
- Buyer requirements and supplier proposal briefs
- Counterparty introductions and opportunity tracking
- Offer comparison and commercial negotiation coordination
- Loading, delivery and documentation milestones
A useful
A clearly
defined role.
Our trading role, authority, availability and responsibilities are established for each transaction. Material coverage is a focus list, rather than a claim of stock or guaranteed supply.
04 / WORKING APPROACHFrom the first brief
From the first brief
to the next decision.
The exact scope, providers and acceptance criteria are agreed for each engagement.
Define the requirement
Clarify the business need and required information.
Identify the commercial parties
Confirm responsible parties and the agreed scope.
Review the proposal and supporting records
Connect the work, records and communication.
Agree the role and next commercial steps
Review outputs and identify the next steps.
05 / CONNECTED SERVICESThe next part
The next part
of the conversation.
Related support can be brought into the engagement when the commercial need and responsibilities are clear.
MARKET ACCESS
Markets & buyers
Find the relevant market. Start the right conversation.
Marketing team · trade deskExplore scope →
EXECUTION SUPPORT
Documents & logistics
Bring the shipment plan and its records together.
Trade desk · appointed forwarders and specialistsExplore scope →
SPECIALIST COORDINATION
Technical coordination
Define the question. Appoint the right specialist.
Qualified laboratories, inspectors and technical consultantsExplore scope →
THE NEXT CONVERSATION
Prepare a service brief Let’s define the scope.
Share your business, product, current information and the outcome you need.