E&E MERCANTILE CO.

Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Partners

We operate as a dedicated merchant house, managing complex supply chains, vendor negotiations, and cross-border acquisition for multi-unit operators.

Strategic Partners & Industries

We function as the procurement arm for high-volume operators requiring supply chain stability.

  • Hospitality & Food Service: FF&E, OS&E, and consumables for multi-unit restaurant groups and hotel chains.
  • Contract Manufacturing: Raw material substrates, industrial packaging, and component sourcing for domestic producers.
  • Retail & CPG: Private label product development and retail-ready packaging solutions.
  • Distributors: White-label sourcing programs for wholesale supply houses seeking import alternatives.

About The Firm

E&E Mercantile Company is a modern merchant house built on traditional principles of trade integrity and supply chain discipline. We are not a broker; we are procurement execution partners. We specialize in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and the reliable acquisition of materials, packaging, and equipment.

Our mandate is to bridge the gap between manufacturing capabilities and operational requirements, primarily facilitating trade and supply continuity between North American operators and Asian production hubs.

Sourcing Verticals

Furniture & FF&E

Contract-grade furniture, casegoods, seating, and fixture packages for hospitality, retail, and commercial environments.

Packaging & Materials

Corrugated programs, folding cartons, rigid boxes, and polymer-based packaging solutions for retail and industrial application.

Consumables & Disposables

High-volume procurement of single-use operational supplies, tissue products, and food service disposables.

Equipment & Smallwares

Commercial grade kitchen equipment, operational smallwares, and fixed asset procurement for hospitality groups.

Industrial Paper & Substrates

Raw material sourcing for conversion, including specialty papers, boards, and industrial wrapping grades.

Raw Materials & Textiles

Direct mill sourcing for commercial textiles, leathers, stone, and architectural substrates for manufacturing and fit-out.

Asia Sourcing Programs

Direct-to-factory relationships in Vietnam and China, managing the full lifecycle from sample approval to landed logistics.

The Merchant Advantage

Risk Transfer

We take title to goods, managing quality liability and logistics risk until final delivery.

Capital Preservation

Optimized payment terms and inventory planning to protect your working capital.

Supply Continuity

Multi-region sourcing strategies to mitigate geopolitical and localized production disruptions.

The Merchant Model

Strategic Sourcing

We identify and vet manufacturers that match specific technical requirements and volume capabilities, bypassing intermediaries to access source production.

Vendor Negotiation

We structure agreements that optimize unit cost, payment terms, and lead times, leveraging aggregate volume and market intelligence.

Quality & Cost Control

We implement rigorous specification oversight and continuous cost benchmarking to protect margins and ensure product consistency.

Procurement Execution

We act as your external procurement department, handling purchase order management, production tracking, and logistics coordination.

Capabilities & Advantages

Contact

Direct inquiries regarding procurement partnerships and vendor qualification.