Examples by buyer type

See what we do for each buyer type.

Founders, buyers and café operators may contact the same suppliers, but they need different information and support.

Find your roleSend your requirements ↗
LaunchPlan a supplier search
ProcurementCompare and negotiate
OperationsManage repeat orders
Matcha drinks, powder and packaging representing different commercial buyer roles
About these examples

These are examples by buyer type. They are not actual client cases or fixed service packages. The work and files provided will depend on your suppliers, market, product and approval process.

Choose the closest role

Six buyer types and the work each needs.

Use the role closest to yours, even if your company combines several responsibilities.

01Founder / Launch lead

New beverage + retail concept

Organize samples and quotes before launch.

When to contact us

Samples and partial prices are in hand, but beverage matcha, premium retail matcha and OEM discussions are mixed together.

What we handle

Review current supplier contacts, separate beverage and retail requirements, find missing options, request volume prices and plan the first order.

What you receive

A supplier comparison, main and backup recommendations, unresolved issues and proposed first-order terms.

Typical service · Supplier search → first orderRelated US scenario ↗
02Procurement / Supply chain

Shortlist, pricing and negotiation owner

Compare the same terms for every supplier.

When to contact us

Management needs 3–5 vetted options, current per-kilogram pricing and written 10/50/100 kg or recurring-order conditions.

What we handle

Contact suppliers, put quotes on the same basis, negotiate volume terms, request documents and flag old or unconfirmed information.

What you receive

A comparison sheet, negotiation record, supplier recommendation and draft terms for approval.

Typical service · Supplier comparison projectSee what you receive ↗
03Café operations / Beverage director

Multi-site menu and recurring supply

Choose matcha that works in the drink and can be reordered.

When to contact us

The menu is proven, but color, bitterness, staff preparation, cost per cup or batch consistency varies across suppliers.

What we handle

Set up a blind drink test, compare dose and repeat-order prices, confirm lead times and maintain a suitable backup supplier.

What you receive

An approved beverage specification, main and backup suppliers, pilot quantity and reorder point.

Typical service · Pilot order → ongoing supportRelated UK scenario ↗
04Importer / Distributor

Portfolio, documents and reorder owner

Build a product range with current prices and supply.

When to contact us

Existing quotes are stale, portfolio roles overlap or customer demand has outgrown the current supplier arrangement.

What we handle

Update the supplier list and terms, separate café and retail products, organize documents and confirm reorder dates with suppliers in Japan.

What you receive

A two-tier product recommendation, quote expiry dates, backup suppliers and forecast review dates.

Typical service · Range review → ongoing supportRelated Canada scenario ↗
05Brand / Private-label manager

OEM product and packaging launch

Track matcha, packaging and production together.

When to contact us

A product concept exists, but fill MOQ, tin or pouch sourcing, artwork responsibility, document status and production timing remain unclear.

What we handle

Separate matcha and OEM costs, compare packaging options, send supplier questions and track artwork, testing and required approvals.

What you receive

A comparison of OEM options, separate costs, production schedule, required approvals and a recommendation for bulk or finished goods.

Typical service · OEM review → first-order supportRelated Germany scenario ↗
06R&D / Food manufacturer

Technical ingredient and scale-up

Source matcha for the actual formula.

When to contact us

The product needs specific color, flavor, dispersion, particle size, processing tolerance, documentation and repeatable production volume.

What we handle

Send the technical requirements to suppliers, coordinate comparable samples, confirm specifications and capacity, and request prices for planned volumes.

What you receive

A technical and price comparison, sample test table, supplier questions, unresolved issues and an order recommendation.

Typical service · Technical supplier searchMatcha for manufacturing ↗

How the work changes

The work depends on the buyer’s role.

The supplier may be the same, but the questions and required files are different.

Buyer role Main work Main file
Founder / Launch Speed, category separation, first-order risk Launch supplier plan
Procurement Comparable quotes, negotiation, evidence Supplier comparison and draft terms
Café operations Drink consistency, cost per cup, repeat orders Pilot + reorder plan
Importer / Distributor Portfolio roles, current terms, replenishment Range + forecast plan
Private-label brand OEM options, packaging, production dates OEM comparison and production schedule
Food manufacturer Technical requirements, documents, production volume Technical and price comparison

Your role may cover several examples

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We’ll define the work based on your suppliers, product, approval process and deadline.

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