India-China Trade & Business Consultant Needed (for a "Doing Business with Indian companies" course)

We are looking for an experienced Indian import/export professional, procurement manager, sourcing specialist, distributor, or business owner with firsthand experience buying from Chinese manufacturers. Our company is creating a professional training course titled: “Selling to Indian Businesses for Chinese Factories” The course is designed to help Chinese manufacturers better understand how to work with Indian customers, reduce trade risks, and build successful long-term business relationships. What We Need We are looking for a consultant who can provide practical, real-world insights through a series of paid video calls. We are not looking for academic knowledge or generic international trade advice. We are specifically looking for someone with direct experience buying products from Chinese suppliers or managing procurement relationships with Chinese factories. Topics We Need Guidance On Payment Terms & Commercial Practices * Payment methods commonly preferred by Indian companies * Expectations around deposits, credit terms, and payment schedules * Use of Letters of Credit (LCs), TT payments, and other instruments * Common negotiation practices around payment terms Risk Management * Typical risks when importing from overseas suppliers * How Indian buyers evaluate supplier reliability * Common causes of disputes * Strategies used to reduce trade risk Due Diligence * How Indian companies vet suppliers * How suppliers should vet Indian buyers * Credit checks and company verification methods * Warning signs and common fraud risks Business Culture * Business etiquette and communication styles * Relationship-building and trust * How contracts and agreements are typically viewed in practice * Expectations around responsiveness, flexibility, and negotiation Additional Responsibilities Beyond consultation calls, we would like the consultant to: * Review course scripts and training materials * Verify factual accuracy * Provide real-world examples and case studies * Identify missing cultural nuances * Challenge assumptions or stereotypes * Suggest improvements based on firsthand experience * Participate in one or more recorded video interviews if comfortable Ideal Background You may be a: * Importer * Distributor * Procurement manager * Sourcing manager * Supply chain professional * International trade consultant * Business owner importing from China Strong preference will be given to candidates who have substantial experience working directly with Chinese factories and suppliers. Engagement Structure * Hourly consulting engagement * Initial discovery call * Ongoing consultation as course development progresses * Potential for additional paid video interviews When applying, please include: 1. A brief summary of your experience importing from or working with Chinese suppliers 2. Industries/products you have worked with 3. Years of experience 4. Your hourly consulting rate 5. Whether you are comfortable participating in recorded interviews We are looking for practical expertise, not theory. The goal is to create the most accurate and useful training course possible for Chinese manufacturers looking to sell successfully to Indian businesses.