Industrial sourcing between Europe and North America
A dedicated purchasing contact to research, assess and engage manufacturers in Europe and North America.
Looking for a second source, a specific manufacturing process or an alternative supplier? Cross Atlantic Sourcing turns your requirements into a focused search and documented options for your purchasing decision.
Purchasing-led sourcing bridge
Suppliers that fit your requirements
A manufacturer may have the right technology but an unsuitable production model for your volumes. An attractive quote may come with tooling charges, a high minimum order or a lead time that does not fit your schedule. Industrial sourcing means examining these trade-offs before committing your team's time and resources.
We start with the requirements that matter: component function, process, material, quality expectations, quantities and timing. We then identify relevant businesses and clarify the information needed for selection. The result is a structured view of available options, confirmed information and questions still requiring an answer.
Europe <-> North America
The service is built for companies that want structured access to industrial supplier markets on the other side of the Atlantic, supported by a purchasing-led method.
Useful when a US or Canadian company needs access to European industrial know-how, alternative sources, specialized manufacturing clusters or competitive components.
Useful when a European manufacturer wants to localize part of its supply base, compare North American alternatives or support production and customers closer to the market.
Supplier search and purchasing support
Explore a supply market, investigate technical capabilities or coordinate a quotation exercise. Each assignment starts with an agreed objective, defined activities and a clear understanding of what you will receive.
What the work involves
What the work involves
What the work involves
What the work involves
You do not need to choose a service before getting in touch. Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will define the useful next steps together.
Discuss your requirementsAn industrial purchasing perspective
Criteria are tailored to your product and organisation. Our assessment distinguishes available evidence and supplier responses from matters that still need further validation.
Does the process suit the material, geometry and required tolerances? We clarify the critical characteristics and inspection capabilities to examine with your technical team.
Does the supplier's production model fit your quantities? Batch size, stated capacity, initial lead time and repeat-order lead time help separate launch requirements from series production.
Which controls and records does your application require? We review the information provided on traceability, measurement equipment and the scope of relevant certifications.
What does the quoted price include? Part price, tooling, setup, packaging and freight are considered against the proposed quantities and terms to make differences visible.
Where might the relationship be vulnerable? Process dependencies, outsourced operations, material origin and critical lead times inform the questions to resolve before selection.
Are responses precise and responsibilities clear? Project contacts, responsiveness, payment terms and the handling of changes also influence the practicality of working together.
Technical requirements · Quality · Total cost · Lead times · Outstanding checks
When external sourcing expertise adds value
Supplier research can address different challenges. We start with yours to determine the criteria to investigate and the conversations to pursue.
Companies that need structured supplier investigation but do not have a local purchasing team on the target continent.
Teams that need extra sourcing capacity, a second market view or support for RFQ preparation and supplier follow-up.
Technical stakeholders who need credible supplier options before changing a component, process, material or sourcing geography.
Our sourcing approach
You retain control of supplier selection. The stages follow the agreed assignment, with progress discussions to adjust the search as new information becomes available.
We discuss your situation: a new component, a second source, supplier replacement or entry into a new supply market. No confidential technical documents are needed for the first conversation.
Together, we clarify essential requirements, preferences, target geography and the information needed to approach manufacturers.
We identify companies by their activities and processes, then check their interest in the requirement. Early feedback helps refine the search.
We review the capabilities and documents suppliers share. Gaps against your requirements and unanswered questions guide the shortlist.
Where a quotation exercise is included, we clarify quantities, initial charges, lead times and commercial terms to support a consistent comparison.
We explain the options and points requiring attention so you can decide which conversations to pursue, which technical checks to arrange and what to negotiate.
Your point of contact
Cross Atlantic Sourcing is led by Adil Lakehal, whose background combines industrial purchasing, technical environments and purchasing operations in a small business. This experience informs an approach grounded in production needs, component constraints and practical supplier discussions.
From researching technical options to preparing enquiries, reviewing quotes and negotiating, the role of the sourcing desk is to move your work forward while keeping a clear connection between the original requirement and the options presented.
Based in France, Cross Atlantic Sourcing supports supplier searches between Europe and North America. You work directly with the person handling your assignment. Objectives, activities and communication arrangements are agreed together; confidentiality arrangements can be established before sensitive information is shared.
Start a conversation
A company name, professional email and short message are enough for a first contact. Technical and confidential information can be discussed later.
Initial scoping discussion · No obligation