How to find a supplier on Jangolo: the detailed guide
On Jangolo, thousands of African producers, cooperatives and processors offer their farm and livestock products. For a buyer — a restaurant, reseller, processor, exporter or afro-shop — the challenge is to find the right supplier: reliable, fairly priced, able to deliver consistently. Here’s how to do it, step by step.
Why source your supplier on Jangolo
Supply is concentrated: instead of touring markets, you reach producers from across the country in one place, by value chain.
Profiles are documented: description, range, location, photos, and for many a certified member badge (KYC) verifying their identity.
The transaction can be secured through escrow payment, which protects both buyer and seller.
Step 1 — Create your buyer account
Sign up for free on jangolo.cm and complete your profile. A filled-in profile builds suppliers’ trust and speeds up exchanges.
Step 2 — Search the marketplace and the directory
Two complementary entry points:
The marketplace to browse published products (by category, keyword, location).
The company directory to browse the suppliers themselves (producers, cooperatives, processors, service providers).
Refine with filters: product type, category, region. The more precise your search, the more relevant the results.
Step 3 — Read and assess each profile
Before reaching out, take two minutes to judge a supplier on:
The certified member badge (KYC): a sign of seriousness and verified identity.
Photos and range: real product, grading, packaging.
Activity and responsiveness: an active supplier who replies fast is a good sign.
Step 4 — Contact and request a quote
Contact the supplier through the platform’s messaging — or via the Mr Jangolo assistant on WhatsApp. Ask the essentials: price, minimum quantity, packaging, lead times, delivery capacity, and a sample if possible. A good supplier answers these precisely.
Step 5 — Compare and negotiate
Don’t stop at the first contact: reach out to 2-3 suppliers and compare price, quality and reliability. To negotiate from a position of knowledge, lean on price references — for example the Jangolo Market Prices barometer, or SIMRO for rice and onion.
Step 6 — Secure the transaction
Once you’ve chosen a supplier, secure the purchase: agree clearly on terms (quantity, quality, price, delivery, payment) and favour escrow payment, which only releases funds once compliant goods are received. It’s the best protection for a first purchase.
Alternative: let suppliers come to you
No time to search? Post a buy request: describe your need and interested suppliers reply to you.
Pitfalls to avoid
Relying on a single supplier without comparing.
Paying upfront off-platform with no guarantee: favour escrow.
Skipping the sample: buy what you’ve seen and checked.
Forgetting logistics: clarify who transports, at what cost and within what timeframe.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay to find a supplier?
No: creating an account and browsing the marketplace and directory is free. Premium options exist to go further.
How do I know a supplier is reliable?
Check the profile (completeness, photos, range), the certified member badge (KYC), responsiveness, and ask for a sample before a large purchase.
How do I pay safely?
Favour escrow payment: funds are only released once compliant goods are received.
What if I can’t find my exact product?
Post a buy request describing your need: the relevant suppliers will come to you.
Find your supplier today
Africa’s farm and livestock supply is a click away. Browse suppliers on Jangolo, compare, contact and buy with confidence.
On Jangolo, thousands of African producers, cooperatives and processors offer their farm and livestock products. For a buyer — a restaurant, reseller, processor, exporter or afro-shop — the challenge is to find the right supplier: reliable, fairly priced, able to deliver consistently. Here’s how to do it, step by step.
Why source your supplier on Jangolo
Step 1 — Create your buyer account
Sign up for free on jangolo.cm and complete your profile. A filled-in profile builds suppliers’ trust and speeds up exchanges.
Step 2 — Search the marketplace and the directory
Two complementary entry points:
Refine with filters: product type, category, region. The more precise your search, the more relevant the results.
Step 3 — Read and assess each profile
Before reaching out, take two minutes to judge a supplier on:
Step 4 — Contact and request a quote
Contact the supplier through the platform’s messaging — or via the Mr Jangolo assistant on WhatsApp. Ask the essentials: price, minimum quantity, packaging, lead times, delivery capacity, and a sample if possible. A good supplier answers these precisely.
Step 5 — Compare and negotiate
Don’t stop at the first contact: reach out to 2-3 suppliers and compare price, quality and reliability. To negotiate from a position of knowledge, lean on price references — for example the Jangolo Market Prices barometer, or SIMRO for rice and onion.
Step 6 — Secure the transaction
Once you’ve chosen a supplier, secure the purchase: agree clearly on terms (quantity, quality, price, delivery, payment) and favour escrow payment, which only releases funds once compliant goods are received. It’s the best protection for a first purchase.
Alternative: let suppliers come to you
No time to search? Post a buy request: describe your need and interested suppliers reply to you.
Pitfalls to avoid
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay to find a supplier?
No: creating an account and browsing the marketplace and directory is free. Premium options exist to go further.
How do I know a supplier is reliable?
Check the profile (completeness, photos, range), the certified member badge (KYC), responsiveness, and ask for a sample before a large purchase.
How do I pay safely?
Favour escrow payment: funds are only released once compliant goods are received.
What if I can’t find my exact product?
Post a buy request describing your need: the relevant suppliers will come to you.
Find your supplier today
Africa’s farm and livestock supply is a click away. Browse suppliers on Jangolo, compare, contact and buy with confidence.
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