Metals & Minerals
Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Zinc, Gold & Iron Ore
Physical metals, concentrates, refined products and qualifying industrial mineral supply.
Managed Commodity Sourcing Platform
Source Physical Commodities Through a Qualified Sourcing Team
Financely helps buyers, traders, distributors and industrial companies source physical commodities across metals, petroleum, agriculture and industrial raw materials.
Every sourcing mandate begins with the actual procurement requirement. We define the specification, quantity, preferred origin, destination, incoterms, payment structure and delivery schedule, then identify suitable suppliers and coordinate the commercial process through definitive contracting.
01
Define the Requirement
Product, specification, quantity, origin, destination and commercial terms.
02
Source Counterparties
Identify suppliers capable of addressing the active mandate.
03
Screen the Transaction
Review counterparty profile, documents and trade mechanics.
04
Execute the Deal
Coordinate commercial terms through contracting and closing.
Physical Trade
Source the Commodity Around the Actual Commercial Requirement
Origin, quantity, specification, inspection, shipment schedule, payment terms and destination determine whether a proposed supplier can realistically perform. Our sourcing process begins with those variables.
Commodity Coverage
Physical Commodities We Can Source
Our sourcing desk covers major physical commodity categories. Individual requirements remain subject to supply availability, counterparty verification, logistics, sanctions and commercial feasibility.
Petroleum
Crude Oil, EN590, ULSD, Jet Fuel & Fuel Oil
Physical petroleum products with verifiable supply, logistics and transaction procedures.
Grains & Agriculture
Wheat, Corn, Rice, Soybeans & Feed Commodities
Bulk agricultural commodities for importers, distributors, processors and institutional buyers.
Coffee & Cocoa
Green Coffee, Cocoa Beans & Related Products
Origin-based agricultural sourcing subject to grade, crop, specification and delivery requirements.
Sugar & Soft Commodities
Raw Sugar, Refined Sugar & Soft Commodities
Commercial sourcing for qualifying bulk agricultural and soft-commodity requirements.
Edible Oils
Sunflower, Soybean, Palm & Vegetable Oils
Bulk edible-oil requirements for distributors, processors and commercial importers.
Fertilizers
Urea, NPK & Agricultural Inputs
Fertilizer and agricultural input requirements subject to specification, destination and commercial availability.
Industrial Raw Materials
Chemicals, Polymers & Industrial Inputs
Commercial raw materials and industrial inputs for manufacturers, distributors and processors.
Sourcing Procedure
From Commodity Requirement to Executable Supply
We run the sourcing process around a defined procurement mandate. The objective is to identify supply that fits the buyer's specification and can survive commercial, counterparty and transaction diligence.
01
Mandate
Define product, quantity, origin, destination and schedule.
02
Source
Identify suppliers fitting the commercial requirement.
03
Screen
Review counterparties, documentation and trade viability.
04
Negotiate
Coordinate pricing, payment, inspection and delivery.
05
Contract
Move selected supply into definitive documentation.
06
Execute
Coordinate conditions, logistics and closing.
Qualified Sourcing Team
Dedicated Professionals Behind Every Sourcing Mandate
Our sourcing team covers supplier origination, commercial coordination, transaction diligence and execution. Mandates are allocated across defined functions so supplier discovery, documentation and deal execution are handled through an organized workflow.
Commodity Sourcing
Senior Commodity Sourcing Specialist
Leads supplier origination, screens commodity opportunities and coordinates qualified counterparties for active mandates.
Commercial Coordination
Supplier Relations & Commercial Manager
Manages supplier engagement, specifications, commercial terms and documentation across cross-border sourcing mandates.
Transaction Execution
Trade Execution & KYT Specialist
Coordinates KYT, transaction diligence, logistics review and execution support from supplier screening through contract.
Counterparty Controls
Supplier Identification Is Only the First Step
Physical commodity transactions require evidence that the proposed seller, product, logistics and commercial procedure can support an executable trade. The sourcing desk screens these elements before the parties move toward contract.
Corporate Verification
Review legal identity, ownership and commercial counterparties.
Product Verification
Compare offered product against buyer specification.
KYT Review
Assess parties, transaction chain, origin and payment mechanics.
Logistics Review
Examine shipment, storage, delivery and inspection procedures.
Commercial Review
Compare pricing, incoterms, payment conditions and timing.
Documentation
Coordinate LOI, ICPO, FCO, SPA and supporting transaction files where applicable.
Buyer Intake
What We Need Before We Start Sourcing
Detailed mandates move faster because the sourcing team can eliminate irrelevant supply before supplier engagement begins.
Commodity Specification
Product, grade, purity, quality standard, packaging and acceptable substitutes.
Required Volume
Trial quantity, monthly volume, annual requirement or shipment schedule.
Preferred Supply Origin
Approved countries, restricted jurisdictions or open-origin requirements.
Destination & Incoterms
Port, warehouse, country, final destination and required delivery term.
Supplier Payment Method
TT, documentary LC, usance LC, SBLC, guarantee, escrow or trade-finance structure.
Required Delivery Date
First delivery date and any recurring shipment requirement.
Submit Your Requirement
Tell the Sourcing Team Exactly What You Want to Buy
Provide the core commercial parameters of your requirement. We use this information to determine the relevant supplier profile, origin, transaction procedure and sourcing strategy.
Be specific about quantity, origin, destination and how you intend to pay the supplier. These points materially affect which counterparties can perform.
Sourcing Mandate
USD 10,000
Completed Deal
1% Finder’s Fee
This intake is intended for buyers with an active physical
commodity requirement. Supplier availability, pricing and
commercial structure depend on specification, volume, origin,
destination, payment terms and timing.
Commercial Terms
Commodity Sourcing Mandate
The engagement combines a fixed sourcing mandate with transaction-based economics when an introduced supply opportunity proceeds to completion.
Commodity Sourcing & Supplier Search
$10,000Covers mandate review, sourcing strategy, supplier identification, initial counterparty screening, commercial coordination and management of the sourcing process.
The sourcing process begins after execution of the engagement and receipt of the applicable mandate fee.
Finder’s Fee
1%A 1% finder’s fee applies to qualifying commodity transactions sourced through the mandate and completed with an introduced counterparty.
Calculation, attribution and payment mechanics are documented in the definitive engagement agreement and remain subject to applicable law.
Sourcing + Trade Finance
Need Capital to Execute the Commodity Purchase?
Where a sourced transaction also requires purchase finance, inventory finance, documentary credit, Proof of Funds or other trade-finance support, the financing requirement can be evaluated under a separate structured trade-finance mandate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commodity Sourcing Platform
What commodities can Financely source?
Requirements can be evaluated across metals, petroleum,
grains, soft commodities, coffee, cocoa, edible oils,
fertilizers, chemicals, polymers and other physical
industrial commodities.
How much does a sourcing mandate cost?
The initial commodity sourcing mandate is USD 10,000. A 1%
finder’s fee applies to qualifying completed transactions
sourced through the mandate.
Do you verify suppliers?
Supplier and transaction screening forms part of the sourcing
process. The depth of diligence depends on the commodity,
jurisdiction, transaction structure and available
documentation.
Can you source copper?
Qualifying copper requirements can be evaluated, including
cathodes, concentrates and other physical products where
specification, origin, quantity and transaction structure are
clearly defined.
Can you source EN590 or other petroleum products?
Qualifying requirements for EN590, ULSD, jet fuel, crude oil
and other petroleum products can be evaluated subject to
supplier, logistics, product and transaction verification.
Can you source agricultural commodities?
Yes. Requirements can include wheat, corn, rice, soybeans,
sugar, coffee, cocoa, edible oils and other qualifying
agricultural commodities.
Does Financely purchase or take title to the commodity?
The sourcing mandate covers supplier identification,
commercial coordination and transaction support. The buyer
and seller remain the contractual parties to the underlying
commodity sale unless otherwise established in the definitive
transaction structure.
Can you also help finance the commodity transaction?
Yes. A separate trade-finance mandate can evaluate purchase
finance, documentary credit, inventory finance, receivables
finance, Proof of Funds and other suitable structures.
Can you guarantee supply or a specific price?
No. Availability and pricing depend on the commodity,
specification, volume, origin, destination, logistics,
supplier and timing.
Have an Active Commodity Requirement?
Submit the commodity, specification, required volume, preferred origin, destination, incoterms, supplier payment structure and target delivery schedule. Our sourcing team can review the requirement and determine whether the mandate is suitable for supplier placement.
Submit Your Commodity RequirementFinancely provides commodity sourcing, transaction coordination, commercial advisory and counterparty-introduction services on a best-efforts basis. The USD 10,000 mandate fee covers the agreed sourcing scope. A 1% finder’s fee applies to qualifying completed transactions sourced through the mandate, subject to the definitive engagement agreement and applicable law. Financely does not guarantee commodity availability, supplier performance, pricing, product quality, shipment, transaction closing or financing. Buyers and sellers remain responsible for definitive contracts, independent legal advice, inspection, insurance, product acceptance and their own commercial decisions. All transactions remain subject to KYC, AML, sanctions, KYT, counterparty diligence and applicable legal requirements. Where regulated placement or financing activity is required, appropriately authorized parties must be involved.