China Toy Sourcing & Supplier Development Specialist

Educational Toys | Magnetic Tiles | Montessori | STEM Products About Us We are building an international children’s educatio nal toy business focused on: * Magnetic Tiles * Montessori Products Toys We ar* STEM Toys * Educational Learning Materials * Creative Construction e looking for an experienced sourcing specialist located in China (preferably Chenghai/Shantou, Yiwu, Dongguan, or nearby manufacturing regions) who can help us identify reliable suppliers, discover innovative products, evaluate fulfillment capabilities, and build a long-term supplier network. This is not a simple quotation collection project. We are looking for a sourcing partner who understands the toy industry and can help us build sustainable supplier relationships. ⸻ Project Objectives The initial objective is NOT placing large orders. The initial objective is: * Supplier discovery * Product discovery * Catalog collection * Supplier qualification * Fulfillment capability assessment * Building a reliable supplier database Future purchasing decisions will be made after supplier evaluation. ⸻ Scope of Work 1. Product Discovery & Market Research Identify high-potential educational and children’s products including: Magnetic Toys * Magnetic Tiles * Magnetic Construction Systems * Magnetic STEM Products Montessori Products * Practical Life Materials * Busy Boards * Fine Motor Skill Products * Sensory Learning Toys Educational Toys * Early Learning Products * Brain Development Toys * Logic Games * Learning Materials STEM Products * Science Kits * Robotics Kits * Engineering Toys * Coding Toys Construction & Building Toys * Creative Building Systems * Premium Building Blocks * Innovative Construction Toys For selected products provide: * Product photos * Product catalogs * Estimated market potential * MOQ * Factory availability ⸻ 2. Supplier Identification & Qualification Identify manufacturers and qualified suppliers. For each supplier provide: * Factory name * Factory address * Website * WeChat contact * Sales contact * Export contact * Product catalog * MOQ * FOB pricing * Production capacity * Export experience * Available certifications Preferred certifications include: * EN71 * ASTM * CPC * CE * Other relevant toy certifications ⸻ 3. Supplier Evaluation Assess: * Product qual ity * Factory reliability * Communication quality * Export experience * Production stability * Scalability Provide a supplier comparison report with recommendations. ⸻ 4. Dropshipping & Fulfillment Capability Assessment An important part of this project is identifying suppliers that can support modern e-commerce operations. Please evaluate whether suppliers can support: gotiation Support Assist * Single-order fulfillment * Dropshipping * Neutral packaging * White-label shipping * International shipping * Tracking number generation * Small quantity orders * Fast order processing For each supplier indicate: * Dropshipping capability (Yes/No) * Fulfillment process * Average handling time * Shipping methods available * Tracking availability * Branding options ⸻ 5. N ewith: * MOQ negotiation * Pricing negotiation * Packaging options * Branding options * Fulfillment options * Long-term cooperation opportunities ⸻ Deliverables At the end of the project we expect: Supplier Database Minimum 20 qualified suppliers including: * Contact details * Product categories * MOQ * Pricing * Fulfillment capabilities Product Catalog Collection Organized product catalogs from qualified suppliers. Supplier Comparison Report Professional comparison of shortlisted suppliers. Recommendation Report Recommendations for: * Wholesale sourcing * Dropshipping suppliers * Long-term supplier partnerships ⸻ Preferred Qualifications * Based in China * Experience sourcing toys or children’s products * Strong negotiation skills * Experience working directly with manufacturers * Familiar with Chenghai, Shantou, Yiwu, Dongguan or major toy clusters * Fluent English communication * Active WeChat user Experience attending toy fairs and exhibitions is a strong advantage. ⸻ To Apply Please answer: 1. Which city are you located in? 2. How many years of sourcing experience do you have? 3. Have you worked with toy manufacturers before? 4. Have you sourced educational or Montessori products? 5. Can you provide direct factory contacts? 6. Have you worked with suppliers offering dropshipping or fulfillment services? ships * Improve margins * Su7. What is your hourly rate? 8. What is your weekly availability? ⸻ Test Task Please provide: One Magnetic Tile Factory One Montessori Product Factory For each supplier include: * Factory name * City * Website * WeChat contact * MOQ * Estimated FOB range Also explain: Why did you choose these suppliers and what makes them competitive? ⸻ Long-Term Opportunity We are looking for a long-term sourcing partner who can help us: * Discover innovative products * Build supplier relatio npport international expansion * Develop a reliable sourcing and fulfillment network If you have deep experience in the toy industry and enjoy building long-term partnerships, we would love to hear from yo