Buddy helps you stay top of mind, strengthen relationships, and buy more material.
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Set and forget your account preferences, and let the Buddy algorithm do all the work. Or if you're chasing something specific, simply post to our discover feed to attract material.
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See a parcel you like? Check out the supplier’s profile and their ratings and reviews. Let Buddy's AI-driven relationship intelligence reveal insights about the supplier to help you win.
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Put in an offer and seal the deal. Collaborate seamlessly in-app with the supplier and your team, from purchase orders to payment, and everything in between.
Relationship-led
Data-driven
Collaborative
Improved visibility
More supply, less effort
See every available parcel from suppliers you know, and from ones you haven’t met yet.
True KYC
View profiles, photos of material, and trade-verified ratings and reviews on every listing.
Always top of mind
Share “asks” in the Buddy feed and get in front of suppliers who have the material you're after.
Better relationship management
Get an in depth view of each relationship, automatically updated in real time.
Data-backed trade intelligence
Get AI-driven insights that highlight supplier preferences or identify what will give you an edge as you trade.
Here are some common questions about Buddy. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, contact us
How much does Buddy cost?
Do my payments run through Buddy?
How do I know I can trust a new supplier?
What happens when there's a discrepancy?
How does Buddy help me build relationships?
Who can see my prices and my other data?
Does my whole team need to use Buddy for this to work?
Grow your volumes quicker, with less effort, through Buddy’s exclusive marketplace
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Set and forget your account preferences, and let the Buddy algorithm do all the work. We’ll only send you listings for the grades you buy, notifying you via WhatsApp.
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See a parcel you like? Check out the supplier’s fully-vetted profile and get to know them through Buddy’s video library - including yard walkthroughs, material quality assessments, and more.
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Put in an offer and seal the deal. Sit back while Buddy automates all of your post-trade admin, from contract to delivery.
Relationship-led
We hop on a plane to visit each and every Buddy-verified user so that you don’t have to. We video-document our vetting process so that you get the full picture when deciding who to trade with. Go direct, with confidence.
Trading
Lightning-fast listings are created and only served to the best buyers. Offers are made in a few clicks, and terms can be negotiated directly. Buddy works to bring the best deals together, but all contracts are between counterparties.
Freight
Want to get freight rates on demand? With Buddy you can view and book freight rates at the time of trade. No more calling around, emailing or logging in to various platforms to get a rate.
Trade-admin
When you trade on Buddy, it automatically generates your contracts, invoices and shipping docs. Take and upload container packing photos and securely share with your counterparty. Chat in app and say goodbye to endless emails.
Comprehensive counterparty vetting
We hop on a plane to visit every supplier so that you don’t have to. View videos and documents to get to know your counterparty.
Verified ratings and reviews
See supplier ratings and reviews from buyers who have completed Buddy-verified trades. Reputable references, at your fingertips.
Notifications via WhatsApp
Get notified of any activity on Buddy via WhatsApp so you don’t miss a beat.
Freight rates on demand
Get access to instant freight rates to calculate your price when handling shipping. Book and manage your freight in-app.
All your conversations in one place
Keep all of your trade-related comms in one organised place. No more searching through WhatsApps and emails.
Live container tracking
Know where your containers are and track your latest ETA, in real-time from your app.
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