China-Based Sourcing Specialist

China-Based Sourcing Specialist – Marine Engine Spare Parts & Ship Equipment About Us SeaRequests.ai is an international B2B marketplace connecting ship owners, ship management companies and marine suppliers worldwide. Our mission is to build one of the largest databases of reliable marine suppliers and manufacturers while helping buyers source spare parts and technical services efficiently. We are looking for a long-term sourcing specialist based in China who can identify and verify manufacturers and suppliers of marine engine spare parts. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Research Chinese manufacturers and suppliers of marine engine spare parts. Identify genuine manufacturers and distinguish them from trading companies. Research companies using public business sources. Communicate with suppliers through appropriate business communication channels. Verify company capabilities and export experience. Collect publicly available business information. Build and maintain a structured supplier database. Introduce qualified suppliers to our procurement platform. Track communication status and supplier interest. Prepare regular progress reports. Target Products We are looking for suppliers and manufacturers of spare parts for: Marine Diesel Engines MAN B&W Wärtsilä Sulzer Mitsubishi Yanmar Daihatsu Caterpillar Cummins Hyundai Doosan Deutz Volvo Penta Niigata Pielstick MaK Spare Parts Cylinder liners Pistons Piston rings Cylinder heads Connecting rods Bearings Crankshafts Camshafts Exhaust valves Fuel injection pumps Fuel injectors Nozzles Turbochargers Air compressors Water pumps Oil pumps Heat exchangers Filters Gaskets Seals Purifier spare parts Engine automation components What We Need For every company, collect: Company name Company location Company website Business type (manufacturer or trading company) Product categories Marine engine brands supported Export experience Contact person (if publicly available) Company profile (if available) Product catalogue (if available) Notes from your research Verification We expect every supplier to be verified before being added to the database. Verification includes checking: Company website Business activity Marine industry relevance Manufacturing capability Product range Export capability Overall credibility Initial Paid Trial The first project will be a paid trial. Deliverables: Research and verify 30 qualified Chinese companies Include both manufacturers and professional suppliers Provide accurate and organized information Prepare the database in Excel or Google Sheets Briefly explain why each company is a good candidate Successful completion of the trial may lead to long-term cooperation. Preferred Qualifications Located in China Native Chinese speaker Good English communication skills Experience with supplier sourcing Experience with manufacturing or industrial products Familiar with marine, diesel engine or heavy machinery industries Strong research skills Excellent attention to detail Experience in the marine industry is a strong advantage but not mandatory. What We Are Looking For We value quality over quantity. The ideal candidate should be able to: Find reliable manufacturers rather than copying lists from online marketplaces. Verify company information. Work independently. Deliver organized and accurate research. Think like a sourcing professional. To Apply Please answer the following questions: Are you currently located in China? If yes, which city? How many years of sourcing experience do you have? Have you worked with industrial or marine products before? What sourcing platforms and research tools do you normally use? How do you determine whether a company is a manufacturer or a trading company? How many qualified companies can you research in one week? Please describe one similar sourcing project you have completed. What is your fixed price for researching and verifying the first 30 companies? Long-Term Opportunity This is expected to become a long-term position. The successful candidate may continue working on: Expanding our supplier database Finding manufacturers in additional product categories Supporting supplier onboarding Market research Supplier verification Business development