Sourcing Initiatives
Unlock savings with Central & Eastern European Sourcing
We are a procurement support and service provider based in the UK, specialising in sourcing goods and services such as MRO, packaging materials, process consumables from Central and Eastern European suppliers. Our primary focus is on supporting small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses by helping them reduce costs and supply chain risks through establishing reliable and competitive supply sources in the CEE region.
WE SPEAK THE LANGUAGE. WE KNOW THE CULTURE. WE KNOW THE SUPPLIERS.
NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT.
SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT COOPERATION.
Our Core Expertise
We specialise in indirect procurement for manufacturing and industrial businesses, with a strong focus:• MRO goods and services - including hard to find, obsolete or long lead time spare parts)• Packaging materials - wooden crates, protective solutions, and custom items• Process consumables - everything from filters to lubricants and tools
Our Service
We support your business in:• Discovering cost-saving opportunities in CEE markets• Sourcing hard-to-find and obsolete parts• Improving CEE supplier relationships and contract performance• Negotiating favourable commercial terms and pricing with your existing CEE suppliers• Enhancing working capital through better sourcing
How We Work
NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT.
SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT COOPERATION.
We offer flexible collaboration models so you can choose what fits your business best:Option 1: Full Sourcing Broker
You purchase directly from us. We source, negotiate, and deliver goods and services under our name and invoice.Benefits:
• Single point of contact and invoicing
• No need to onboard new suppliers
• Ideal for urgent or one-off needsOption 2: Sourcing Support Service
You purchase directly from the supplier. We assist by identifying sources, facilitating communication, and supporting negotiations or contract management to the order//service fulfilment.Benefits:
• You keep direct supplier relationships
• We charge a fixed fee or success-based commission
• Ideal for strategic or long-term procurement projectsProcurement is not one-size-fits-all. We tailor our approach to your business strategy and internal processes.
About Us
We are a team of European procurement professionals, now based in the UK, with extensive experience in sourcing indirect goods and services from Central and Eastern Europe for small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses.Our mission is to become your trusted sourcing partner, helping you access high-quality suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe and reduce indirect costs without internal overhead.
How It Works
1. Send your request to us:
[email protected]Describe the part/service you're looking for2. We do the sourcing - we identify the best quality and value options3. You decide - buy directly from the supplier (Sourcing as a Service) or via us (Broker Mode)4. Ongoing support - we help manage relationships, pricing and supply performance
Contact Us
Looking for sourcing support or want to explore the CEE market?Get in touch. We'll be happy to review your request and show what we can do.Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7774 046418You can reach us by email, phone, or simply use the contact form below, whatever works best for you.
What We Are Also Good At
Many manufacturing companies fail to challenge purchase requests below their internal value thresholds, whether it's £5,000, £10,000 or even £15,000. Yet collectively, these low-value purchases often represent a significant portion of the total spend that goes unchallenged, frequently relying on a single quotation.At Sourcing Initiatives, we specialise in reviewing and optimising these low-value transactions. By focusing here, we help uncover substantial savings, improve procurement efficiency without disrupting your existing processes.We can act as your dedicated partner to:• Identify hidden savings in small purchases• Implement sustainable sourcing strategies for this specific segment• Challenge every £ you spend in this segment
Send us your request - we'll do the rest.
Why Central & Eastern Europe
• Competitive prices: typically 10 - 30% lower than Western Europe• High manufacturing quality• Strong engineering capabilitiesMany companies struggle to source comprehensively from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) due to challenges such as a lack of specialised category buyers, complex regulations, language barriers, and cultural differences.At Sourcing Initiatives, our in-depth knowledge of the CEE market and business culture enables us to overcome these barriers and secure the best possible products and services for you at competitive prices.
Who We Work With
• Manufacturing business (especially small and medium-size)• Procurement teams under time pressure or with limited resources• Operations, maintenance, and engineering teams who need parts fast• Finance teams seeking indirect cost savings or working capital improvements