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Standing buying agent appointment

For companies buying repeatedly from the other country. We are appointed by you, paid by you, and act only for you — which is what makes it different from an introduction.

What it covers

Supplier management

Managing the supplier relationship on your behalf, in their language and time zone, including the conversations you would rather not have.

Price benchmarking

Continuous comparison against alternatives, so you know whether your price is still market.

Inspection on every consignment

Not the first one only. This is the core of the appointment.

Documentation and freight

Coordinated as part of the appointment rather than bought separately each time.

Dispute handling on the ground

Somebody physically present when something goes wrong, which is when distance hurts most.

What you get

  • A named principal accountable for your account
  • Inspection report on every consignment
  • Quarterly reporting on price, quality and supplier performance
  • Escalation handled locally rather than by email at a distance
How it is priced

Monthly retainer plus a percentage of order value. The percentage applies only because we are your appointed agent running inspection — it is not an introduction commission.

Common questions

+How is this different from a broker taking commission?
A broker introduces two parties and takes a cut from the transaction. A buying agent is appointed by one party, paid by that party, and acts against the other side’s interest where necessary. We never take a fee from the counterparty.
+What is the minimum commitment?
We prefer a defined initial period long enough to run several consignments, because the value is in the pattern rather than in any single shipment.
+Do you hold stock or take title?
No. We act as your agent. Title moves between you and your supplier.

Tell us what you are trying to move.

A short call is usually enough to tell you whether it is straightforward, difficult, or not worth attempting. We will say which.

hi@indiarussiatrading.com

India desk
WhatsApp · +91 98605 96905hi@indiarussiatrading.com
Indian counterparties, factory audits, inspection and Indian approvals
Moscow desk
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Russian clients, conformity certification and Russian customs