Sourcing on request
We find suppliers for what you need: Canada first, worldwide when it's better value.
What we do
The purchasing department your business doesn't have yet.
Not sure where to buy, or whom to trust? No time to compare quotes? We find suppliers for your business, compare them, check them and manage your order until it arrives.
Supplier check
Business licence and references, plus a pre-shipment inspection if you want one. Supplier samples on request: the supplier ships them directly to you, and you pay for the samples and shipping.
Private label
Manufacturers that work with small brands and first orders.
Order management
We negotiate and follow your order: confirmations, timelines and questions.
Delivery to your door
We organise delivery and follow the order until it arrives.
One point of contact. You pay the supplier directly. Our fee is confirmed upfront. We never hold your money for goods, and we never own the goods.
How it works
Four steps from request to delivery.
- 1
Tell us what you need
The product, quantity, budget and timeline. A photo or link helps.
- 2
Get 2–3 quotes
Each quote shows the total delivered cost, so you can compare like for like.
- 3
Approve and pay the supplier
We negotiate, check the supplier and the goods, and manage the order.
- 4
Delivered to your door
We organise delivery and follow the order until it arrives.
What a quote looks like
The cheapest price isn't always the best deal.
Every quote we send shows the full cost to your door, the lead time and what it means for you. Here is an example for 40 chairs.
Supplier A
Canadian distributor
- 40 chairs
- $4,400
- Delivery to your door
- $180
- Duties and import fees
- Included
- Total delivered cost
- $4,580
- Lead time
- 2 weeks
Supplier B
Overseas manufacturer
- 40 chairs
- $3,050
- Sea freight and insurance
- $720
- Duties and import fees (estimate)
- $300
- Customs broker
- $160
- Delivery to your door
- $190
- Total delivered cost
- $4,420
- Lead time
- 8–10 weeks
Our note: Supplier B's chairs look 30% cheaper, but once shipping and duties are added you save only $160, and they arrive 6 to 8 weeks later. If you need them next month, Supplier A is the better choice. We show you both and explain the trade-off. You decide.
Sample quote with illustrative figures. Not a real order. Sales taxes (GST/HST) apply in both cases and are not shown.
Industries
Industries we source for across Canada.
Some products, like medical devices, cosmetics and children's products, have Canadian rules. We flag them early so you can check what applies to you.
Where we source
From Canada and around the world.
Canadian suppliers first, and trusted suppliers worldwide when they offer better value.
Pricing
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Start with a free meeting. Then choose how much help you want. You always pay the supplier directly. Our fee is separate and confirmed in writing before we start.
Essential
For one product or a short list.
$149to start
+ 8% of the order value if you buy
The $149 counts toward the 8%.
- Free 20-minute meeting to understand your needs
- Supplier search: Canada first, then worldwide
- 2–3 quotes with the full delivered cost
- Negotiation with the supplier
- Supplier check: business licence and references
- Order follow-up until delivery
- Free advice along the way: if we notice something wrong or a better way to do it, we tell you
Hands-on
For bigger projects: a new location, a full fit-out or a product launch.
$599to start
+ 10% of the order value
As much guidance as your project needs.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- A planning session to build your full list and budget
- Regular check-in calls during your project
- Supplier samples on request, compared with you (the supplier ships them directly to you; you pay for the samples and shipping)
- Pre-shipment inspection arranged (inspector's fee at cost)
- Deliveries scheduled around your opening or launch date
- Priority replies
Supplier check only: $149 per supplier. Already found a supplier? We check their business licence and references and review their samples with you before you pay. The supplier ships samples directly to you, and you pay for the samples and shipping.
How the fee works: "order value" is the price of the goods, before shipping, duties and taxes. We invoice our fee separately from the goods.
Prices in Canadian dollars, plus applicable taxes.
Free meeting
Prefer to talk? Book a free meeting.
A free 20-minute video call on Google Meet. Tell us what you need and ask anything. No obligation.
- Fill in the short form.
- We email you within 1 business day to agree on a time.
- You get a Google Meet invite by email.
About Atlas Source
Based in Canada. We work in English and French.
Atlas Source is a Canadian procurement company for businesses of every kind, new or growing, online or in store. You have one point of contact from your request to delivery, in the language you prefer.
Free guides
Buy with confidence.
Practical guides for new business owners, from the questions we answer most often.
Checklist
Restaurant and café opening equipment checklist
Everything to buy before opening day, grouped by area, with what to check before you order.
Read the checklist → GuideHow to check a supplier before you pay
Seven checks that protect you from scams, poor quality and missed deadlines.
Read the guide → GuideThe full delivered cost, explained
Why the product price is only part of what you pay, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Read the guide →
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What does a procurement or sourcing agent do?
A sourcing agent finds suppliers for you, compares their prices and terms, and manages the order. We find suppliers, send you 2–3 quotes with the total delivered cost, negotiate, check the supplier and the goods, and follow your order until it arrives.
How much does it cost?
The first meeting is free. The Essential plan is $149 to start, plus 8% of the order value if you buy (the $149 counts toward it). The Hands-on plan is $599 to start, plus 10% of the order value. You pay the supplier directly for the goods. See pricing.
Can I talk to someone before I decide?
Yes. Fill in the short form and we'll email you within 1 business day to set up a free 20-minute call on Google Meet.
How fast do you reply?
Within one business day.
Will you keep my product idea confidential?
Yes. We only share what a supplier needs to quote, and we can sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before you share your designs.
Do you work with new businesses?
Yes. We work with first-time owners and businesses that are just setting up, including people with no supplier contacts yet.
Where do you source from?
Canadian suppliers first, and trusted suppliers worldwide when they offer better value. We always show you the full delivered cost so you can decide.
What products can you source?
Furniture, home and living, packaging, clothing, electronics, promotional products, beauty products, construction materials, outdoor gear, medical and gym equipment, and much more. If it's made somewhere, we can look for it.
Do I pay the supplier directly?
Yes. You pay the supplier directly. We never hold your money for goods, and we never own the goods.
What don't you do?
We are not a customs broker, and we don't give legal, customs or immigration advice. When you need a customs broker, we refer you to a licensed one. We don't guarantee a supplier's products beyond the checks we agree to do.
Which languages do you work in?
English and French.
Contact
Tell us what you need.
Send a short request. We reply within one business day, and confirm our fee before any search starts.
- A reply within one business day.
- Your ideas stay confidential. We can sign an NDA before you share designs.
- No obligation. Write in English or French.
Thanks!
We'll email you within 1 business day to set up your free 20-minute call. If you don't see it, check your spam folder.