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Buyer onboarding

Joining as a buyer

A clear picture of membership: discovery, saved lists, outreach, and how verification fits your sourcing decisions. Read this first—then start your account when you are ready.

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Why join as a buyerWhat you getHow it worksReading verificationExamplesFAQ
Why join as a buyerWhat you getHow it worksReading verificationExamplesFAQ

Why join Paisán as a buyer

Cross-border B2B sourcing is slow when information is scattered. Paisán brings Latin American suppliers into one discoverable place—with structured profiles, product listings, and signals that help you shortlist before you invest in samples or travel.

  • Search and filter by country, category, and product attributes.
  • Save suppliers and products to boards for comparison and internal sharing.
  • Reach out through channels the supplier publishes (email, WhatsApp, messaging).

What you get

Discovery

Browse the directory and product catalog with filters aligned to how buyers actually search—not only by name, but by category and region.

Saved collections

Keep shortlists of suppliers and products so your team can align before you request quotes.

Direct contact

When you are ready, connect using the supplier's stated channels. Paisán is not a substitute for your own diligence—but it helps you get to first contact faster.

How it works

  1. Create your account — business email and basics so we can secure your workspace.
  2. Verify your email — check spam if needed; this unlocks saved items and messaging where available.
  3. Explore & save — build shortlists from search and supplier profiles.
  4. Reach out — use supplier-published contact paths and document your specs clearly.
  5. Do your diligence — samples, references, and legal/financial checks remain your responsibility.

Ready? Go to the buyer signup page.

Reading verification

A "verified" badge is a process signal—not a warranty that every shipment will match your spec. Use it to prioritize who to engage first, then run your own checks (samples, contracts, broker input) before scaling spend.

Full detail: Trust & verification.

Examples (how buyers use Paisán)

Procurement lead, household goods. A buyer team in the U.S. needed alternate surfactant sources. They filtered by country and category, saved five suppliers to a board, and compared MOQs side by side before sending a single RFQ template to the two that best matched their volume and lead-time needs.

Founder, specialty food. A small brand used search to find co-packers in Latin America, read verification notes alongside certifications on the profile, then scheduled video calls only with suppliers who already listed export-relevant packaging language—reducing wasted intro calls.

"We still run our own samples and references—but Paisán cut the time to a credible shortlist by weeks."

More perspectives: Paisán blog.

FAQ

Is membership free?

Buyer accounts are intended for discovery and outreach; any future paid features will be communicated clearly before they apply.

I am a supplier—where do I start?

Read the supplier guide first, then open the seller signup when you are ready to submit your profile.

Does Paisán guarantee product quality?

No. Platform signals and verification help you prioritize; your purchase terms, inspections, and legal protections are between you and the supplier.

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