African procurement & trade infrastructure
Building Africa’s Procurement Infrastructure
AI-assisted procurement coordination, supplier visibility, sourcing execution, and trade infrastructure designed for African markets.
Africa does not lack supply. It lacks structured access.
What we build
An African Procurement & Trade Infrastructure Platform
Not merely an RFQ tool or supplier marketplace — a structured coordination system connecting buyers, suppliers, sourcing, trust, execution, and trade intelligence.
Platform overview
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From request to delivery
The challenge
Why Procurement Still Moves Slowly
Traditional procurement
- Email chains and informal coordination
- Manual supplier searches
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Unstructured vendor databases
- Delayed quotation cycles
Slow turnaround, limited visibility, higher risk, less competition.
Procure Africa workflow
- Centralised RFQ and RFP coordination
- Structured supplier access across Africa
- Comparable quotations in one place
- Vetting, POs, and performance visibility
- AI-assisted document and matching support
Procure Africa was built to solve this.
Platform overview
One Platform. Multiple Procurement Functions.
RFQ Management
Create, distribute, manage, and compare supplier quotations from one central system.
RFP Management
Run structured proposal requests with scoring, evaluation, and supplier coordination.
Supplier Management
Build and manage supplier ecosystems with profiles and performance visibility.
Supplier Vetting
Verify documentation, compliance, certifications, and business credibility.
Purchase Orders
Generate and manage purchase orders with structured approval workflows.
Vendor Performance
Monitor responsiveness, delivery consistency, and sourcing performance.
AI-Assisted Procurement
Reduce manual work through intelligent document processing and supplier matching.
AI Procurement Coordination Assistant
RFQ coordination, supplier engagement, and sourcing execution via WhatsApp — limited rollout.
Pricing plans
Simple, transparent pricing
Start with pay-as-you-go and scale into a full procurement subscription as your needs grow.
RFQ on Demand
No commitment. Send RFQs and access supplier sourcing without a monthly subscription.
R250 / RFQ
No monthly fee
Best for
What's included
- Single RFQ creation & send
- Supplier database access
- Quote comparison dashboard
- Email notifications
- No supplier management
- No analytics or reporting
Starter Access
For SMEs & growing businesses ready to digitise procurement and access supplier sourcing tools.
R4,999 / month
Starting from · Unlimited RFQs included
Best for
What's included
- Unlimited RFQ creation & management
- Supplier sourcing support
- Supplier database access
- Quote comparison dashboard
- Email notifications
- Basic supplier management
- Buyer profile setup
- Standard support
Enterprise Procurement
For corporates managing large supplier ecosystems and multi-site sourcing operations.
R24,999 / month
Starting from · Unlimited RFQs included
Best for
Everything in Starter, plus
- Multi-user access & permissions
- Advanced supplier vetting
- Supplier grading & categorisation
- RFP & tender management
- Centralised sourcing coordination
- Workflow approvals
- Procurement analytics & reporting
- Delivery tracking visibility
- Dedicated account management
- Priority support
- API & integration readiness
WhatsApp Procurement Agent
Add-on · Any planRun procurement conversations, send RFQs, follow up with suppliers, and receive quotes — all through WhatsApp. Powered by AI. No subscription required; top up credits as you go.
R250 per RFQ — same as pay-as-you-go, but fully automated through WhatsApp. The agent handles sending, follow-ups, and quote collection on your behalf.
What the agent can do
- Send & manage RFQs via WhatsApp
- Follow up with suppliers automatically
- Receive & parse supplier quotes
- Escalate to human buyer when needed
- Works across any WhatsApp number
- Real-time status notifications
Credit packages
5
RFQs
R1,250
R250 / RFQ
20
RFQs
R4,500
R225 / RFQ
50
RFQs
R10,000
R200 / RFQ
Custom & tailored solutions
Need something built around your specific workflows, supplier ecosystem, or industry requirements? We design end-to-end procurement infrastructure for organisations with unique operational needs.
AI Procurement Coordination Assistant
Request AI Access
Buyer-focused demonstrations with controlled onboarding — not fully open public access at launch. Coordinate RFQs, supplier engagement, and procurement workflows through WhatsApp.
- RFQ coordination & supplier engagement
- AI-assisted sourcing execution
- Premium add-on functionality
- Built for African business environments
Join Early Interest — AI Procurement Assistant
Controlled onboarding for buyer demonstrations. Submit your details to request AI access.
48-hour sourcing challenge
Can Your Procurement Team Source Faster?
A procurement coordination capability and sourcing demonstration workflow — a lead-generation engagement, not a software trial.
Geographic scope: Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban / KwaZulu-Natal.
Submit a real RFQ. Our team targets structured supplier quotations within 48 hours (subject to qualification).
This is a proof-of-concept engagement, not a binding service-level agreement.
Submit Your RFQ Challenge
Industries
Industries We Support
Trust & social proof
Building Procurement Access Across Africa
Awards, partnerships, and ecosystem relationships that support procurement adoption.
Trusted By
Case studies
Real Procurement Challenges. Real Execution.
Enterprise sourcing
Challenge: Manual sourcing processes causing delays.
Solution: Structured RFQ coordination and supplier matching.
Outcome: Reduced sourcing timelines and improved supplier response rates.
SME supplier access
Challenge: Limited SME visibility within enterprise procurement.
Solution: Supplier ecosystem structuring and sourcing coordination.
Outcome: Improved supplier participation and procurement efficiency.
Beyond software
The Infrastructure Layer for African Trade
Procure Africa is building coordination systems that extend beyond procurement apps — toward continental trade enablement and industrial ecosystem development.
Supplier ecosystems
Structured visibility and orchestration across African supplier networks.
Escrow-enabled trade execution
Trust mechanisms that support confident cross-border procurement.
Logistics coordination
Align sourcing decisions with delivery and supply chain execution.
Trade intelligence systems
Data-driven insight for procurement and trade decisions.
Industrial coordination
Support regional manufacturing ecosystems and industrialisation.
Continental procurement coordination
Cross-border enablement for buyers and suppliers across Africa.
Thought leadership
The Future of Procurement in Africa
The Access System
How structured supplier access scales trade across fragmented African markets.
Read The Access System →Procurement infrastructure
Why coordination layers matter more than another standalone tool.
Browse resources →Procure Africa is building the infrastructure layer that enables African trade.
Connecting buyers, suppliers, sourcing, trust, execution, and trade intelligence — across the continent.
Contact
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Office
173 Oxford Road, Rosebank
Gauteng 2196, South Africa