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.
• Wholesale offers are reviewed: on Trading B2B, every sale offer is checked by the Jangolo team before it goes live.
• Profiles are documented: description, range, location, photos, and for many a certified member badge (KYC) verifying their identity.

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 in the right places

Three complementary entry points:

• Trading B2B, Sale offers tab, for lots available wholesale: quantity, unit price, lot value and city are shown, with a benchmark against the market price.
• The marketplace to browse products published in shops (by category, keyword, location).
• The company directory to browse the suppliers themselves (producers, cooperatives, processors, service providers).

Refine with filters: product, city, quantity, price. 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:

• Profile completeness: clear description, range, contacts, location.
• Badges: certified member (KYC) and claimed company are signs of seriousness.
• 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

On a Trading B2B offer, use Contact the seller, the WhatsApp button (introduction by Jangolo) or the questions to the seller. You can also go through 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 or 3 suppliers and compare price, quality and reliability. On Trading B2B, the Make a counter-offer button lets you propose your own price. To negotiate from a position of knowledge, lean on price references: the Jangolo Market Prices barometer, or SIMRO for rice and onion.

Step 6: Secure the purchase

Once you’ve chosen a supplier, agree clearly and in writing on the terms: quantity, quality, price, delivery and payment arrangements. For a first deal, start with a small quantity and check the goods on receipt. A secure payment (Escrow) service is in preparation on Jangolo to go further.

Alternative: let suppliers come to you

No time to search? Post a purchase request on Trading B2B: product, quantity, target price, city and date. Once reviewed by the Jangolo team, it appears in the “Purchase requests” tab and interested suppliers contact you. The step-by-step guide: how to post a wholesale sale offer or purchase request on Trading B2B.

Pitfalls to avoid

• Relying on a single supplier without comparing.
• Paying everything upfront to a supplier you don’t know.
• 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 Trading B2B, the marketplace and the directory is free. Premium options exist to go further.

How do I know a supplier is reliable?

Check the profile (completeness, photos, range), the badges, responsiveness, and ask for a sample before a large purchase.

How do I pay safely?

Today, the purchase is closed directly between you and the supplier: set the terms in writing, start small and pay in stages. Escrow payment is in preparation.

What if I can’t find my exact product?

Post a purchase 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 Trading B2B sale offers or the supplier directory, compare and get in touch.