Cosmetic Cream Manufacturer Sourcing Agent (China)

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are a US-based direct-to-consumer skincare brand. We're hiring a sourcing agent to identify and contact Chinese factories capable of producing our cream. Scope of Work Research and identify Chinese cosmetic manufacturers qualified to produce our type of skincare products Verify factory certifications Contact factories directly using a brief we provide (formula summary, packaging specs, target price, MOQ) Negotiate preliminary pricing and obtain itemized cost breakdowns (formulation, filling, labeling, packaging) Shortlist around 5 qualified factories with pricing, MOQ, lead times, and sample availability What We Provide Full ingredient list with approximate percentages, packaging reference (photos + label specs), target price / MOQ / lead time requirements, and a fast, responsive point of contact. Ideal Candidate Based in China or with deep, active relationships with Chinese cosmetic factories Prior experience sourcing skincare, cream, or lotion products specifically Communicates in Mandarin with factories and English with us Understands basic cosmetic formulation (emulsions, actives, preservation systems) Delivers a structured comparison report, not just a list of names Does NOT rely on Alibaba listings alone — direct factory contacts preferred

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $15.00

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    $35.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Sourcing
Price & Quote Negotiation
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since May 3, 2023
  • Spain
    Madrid9:49 AM
  • $11K total spent
    21 hires, 10 active
  • 1,229 hours

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