At a glance
Broker, sourcing agent or platform
The quotation sets out who buys the goods, who pays the supplier and what we charge for.
| Marketplace | Check who is named as the seller on the order and who receives payment under the platform’s terms. |
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| Brokerage | You buy from the supplier and pay them directly. We charge the fee or commission set out in the quotation. |
| Purchasing mandate | We buy in your name within the limits of a written mandate. You advance the funds. The supplier’s invoice identifies you and we invoice our fees. |
| Resale | We buy from and pay the supplier on our own account. You buy from Sorva at the total price quoted, with no separate commission. |