🏆 Top 1% China Sourcing Expert | 5 Years | End-to-End Procurement, QC & Logistics | Save 20%+ Costs 📍 Based in Shenzhen, China
🌏 Trusted by Fortune 500s, 8-Figure DTC Brands
I am a China-based Sourcing and Procurement Specialist with over 4 years of experience delivering comprehensive supply chain solutions for a diverse global clientele. My expertise is trusted by Fortune 500 corporations, Y Combinator startups, and eight-figure DTC brands, whom I support from my strategic location in Shenzhen, China's manufacturing hub.
My core competency lies in managing end-to-end supplier relationships and international logistics for leading enterprises, including Japan's largest B2B e-commerce platform and the world's premier industrial e-commerce company. I am dedicated to optimizing supply chains, driving significant cost reduction, and enhancing supplier performance while upholding the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency.
~Core Service Offerings:
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Conducting comprehensive market research to identify and vet high-quality suppliers. I excel in negotiating favorable terms, implementing robust supplier evaluation programs, and managing end-to-end relationships to ensure reliability and value.
Logistics & Transportation Management: Developing customized logistics solutions for international and domestic shipments. I oversee all aspects of transportation, optimize routes for cost and time efficiency, and ensure full compliance and seamless customs clearance.
Inventory Control & Warehousing: Implementing systematic inventory management and data-driven forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels. I coordinate efficient warehousing operations and conduct regular audits to maximize accuracy and minimize loss.
End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization: Analyzing and refining supply chain processes using lean methodologies to eliminate waste and boost productivity. I leverage advanced technologies to automate processes and enhance visibility, fostering collaboration across all stakeholders.
Value Proposition:
o Demonstrated success in delivering substantial cost savings, improving operational efficiency, and driving growth for clients across diverse sectors.
o Exceptional negotiation skills and a proven track record in building and maintaining strong, performance-driven supplier relationships.
o Full professional fluency in English and Mandarin, ensuring precise communication and seamless project execution in international markets.
o A committed focus on timely delivery and exceeding client expectations.
I am passionate about empowering businesses to streamline their procurement and supply chain operations. I provide tailored strategies that enhance efficiency and reduce costs, whether for a growing startup or an established enterprise.
Logistics Management
Project Logistics
Logistics Coordination
Supply Chain & Logistics
Alibaba Sourcing
List Building
1688.com
Logistic Regression
Procurement
Microsoft Excel
Amazon Listing Optimization
Product Research
Taobao
Wholesale
Amazon FBA
Quality Inspection
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Market Research
Private Labeling & White Labeling
Meifang H.
Shenzhen, China
$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs
With solid years of cross-border foreign trade and professional procurement experience, I started my career as a full-cycle foreign trade sales representative, capable of independently completing the whole order lifecycle: from initial client communication & business negotiation, order confirmation, production follow-up to full logistics arrangement and shipment arrangement without third-party assistance.
For sourcing workflow, I adopt massive market screening to filter qualified manufacturers, conduct strict qualification audit on suppliers and product compliance inspection. All selected goods will go through strict sample checking & pre-production verification before delivering physical samples to overseas clients for final confirmation. Equipped with mature commercial negotiation skills, I can effectively bargain on unit price, MOQ, payment terms and after-sales clauses to help clients cut procurement cost reasonably.
In terms of supply chain & logistics coordination, I have rich practical experience arranging shipments to Europe, North America, Africa and Oceania, covering sea freight, air freight and express delivery solutions. Meanwhile, I can assist overseas buyers with relevant customs clearance documents preparation and guidance to smooth cross-border customs clearance and avoid unexpected customs detention risks.
Product Sourcing
English to Mandarin Chinese Translation
Saima Q.
Taiyuan, China
$5/hr
5.0
8 jobs
✅If you Are FACING problems in Sourcing your desired Products, Cost Negotiation, Quality Control, and logistics & Shipping? Just hire me, and I’ll help you to solve these problems.
I am a sourcing agent with more than 3 years of experience. Due to the comprehensive social experience, I’m able to deal well with the Chinese suppliers, intend to help your business to run smoothly by minimizing the risk.
I am a trustworthy, reliable, and hard-working individual. Based on my professional work experience, I am confident to provide efficient and high-quality services to my clients in many areas. I always consider the problem from my client's point of view and would love to put myself in my client’s shoes while dealing with the manufacturers or suppliers.
Below is what I can assist in
★ Communicate Supplier/factory/manufacturer sourcing
★ Alibaba Sourcing / 1688 sourcing
★ Product Sourcing/purchasing
★ Supplier selection and evaluation
★ Price and terms negotiation
★ Factory visiting/audit / hire inspection company
★ Manufacturing process issues resolution
★ Comparison sheet
★ Logistics management
★ Sample Collection/consolidation
Logistics Management
Alibaba Sourcing
1688.com
Supplier Search
Virtual Assistance
Project Management
Market Research
Quality Assurance
Product Sourcing
Price & Quote Negotiation
English
Chinese
Procurement
Buying
Quality Inspection
Xiaoping W.
Guangzhou, China
$25/hr
5.0
33 jobs
Hi, I'm Andrea(Xiaoping) — a China-based product development and sourcing specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, supplier management, product development, and international trade.
In recent years, I have coordinated over $1.1M USD in procurement orders for a single long-term client, supported 50+ full-cycle product launches from concept to mass production, and managed relationships with 200+ suppliers across China. I also led sourcing and trade operations for an electronics import/export business, coordinating RMB 11–13 million in cross-border trade volume (RMB 6–8M in exports and RMB 5M+ in imports), while maintaining a zero quality-dispute record throughout the engagement.
I bring 10+ years of hands-on procurement, product development, and international trade experience from my full-time roles at manufacturing companies (2018–2025). Since early 2025, I've transitioned to working full-time as an independent sourcing and product development specialist, now fully dedicated to supporting overseas brands and startups.
Many sourcing challenges are not caused by factories alone — they often come from choosing the wrong supplier, unsuitable materials, unclear specifications, or production risks discovered too late. My role is to identify these risks early and help you make better sourcing decisions before they become costly problems.
I work as an extension of my clients' team in China — handling supplier communication, product development, quality evaluation, and production coordination, so you can focus on growing your brand instead of managing every detail in China yourself.
What I bring to the sourcing process:
•Hands-on experience across multiple product categories (apparel, hotel supplies, electronics, consumer products, lingerie, activewear)
•Technical understanding of materials, fabrics, and manufacturing processes
•Supplier evaluation beyond price — quality, workmanship, production capability, customization feasibility, long-term reliability
•Risk identification before you invest in production, not after
🔹 Supplier Sourcing & Evaluation
•Direct factory sourcing across China
•Alibaba / 1688 / wholesale market / factory showroom sourcing
•Supplier capability assessment and background verification
•Factory communication and negotiation
•Cost comparison and production feasibility analysis
🔹 Product Development & Manufacturing
•Product concept to prototype to mass production
•Material and component evaluation
•Sample review and improvement feedback
•Customization, packaging, labeling, and branding coordination
•Production follow-up with manufacturers
🔹 Quality Control & Risk Management
•Pre-production risk review
•Production monitoring and supplier follow-up
•Quality requirement communication and pre-shipment checks
🔹 Export & E-commerce Support
•Amazon FBA and DTC brand sourcing support
•FOB / DDP coordination, customs documentation (BOL, CO, CI, CE, IPPC)
•Supplier and freight forwarder communication
If you are building or scaling a product line and need a reliable, judgment-driven partner in China, I would be happy to discuss your project.
Best regards, Andrea
Logistics Management
Sourcing
Clothing
Textile
Fabric
Product Research
Amazon FBA
Alibaba Sourcing
Price & Quote Negotiation
Supplier Search
Product Sourcing
Purchasing Management
1688.com
Quality Inspection
Project Management
Zhang Y.
Shenzhen, China
$20/hr
5.0
8 jobs
With 17 years of experience in supply chain management across 5 large-scale corporations and 2years of experience supporting E- Commerce international clients with sourcing, product development, order fulfillment, and international logistics, I leverage my expertise to help optimize your purchasing process in China.
❇️Recent Professional Experience:
1️⃣ Procurement & Sourcing Management: Provided global clients with sourcing, supplier development, price negotiation, order fulfillment,QC and international shipment coordination support.
2️⃣ E-commerce Support: Supported Amazon, Shopify, and other e-commerce businesses with bulk procurement, product customization, drop shipping fulfillment, and daily operations management.
3️⃣ B2B Supply Chain Support: Provided end-to-end sourcing and supply chain solutions for companies and organizations, including supplier development, factory audits, product customization, drawing review, sample evaluation, and international logistics coordination .
4️⃣ B2B Sourcing Platform Supplier Development & Optimization: Managed supplier development and optimization for a global sourcing platform, developed 100+ suppliers, increased supplier coverage by 20%, improved supplier response speed by 25% and on-time delivery rate by 16%, while establishing strategic partnerships with 30+ suppliers.
❇️Here’s what I can offer:
🔸 Product Sourcing : Connect with suppliers across platforms like Alibaba, AliExpress, 1688, Made-in-China, and more, and gather price quotes from at least 5 suppliers.
🔸 Sample Collection & Testing: Obtain samples from 2-3 suppliers for evaluation and review.
🔸 Production Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the production process, providing clients with regular pictures and videos.
🔶 Price Negotiation: Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and cost-effective sourcing solutions.
🔸 Quality Control: Arrange pre-shipment product inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
🔸Logistics Management: Secure competitive quotes from various freight forwarders and track shipments to ensure timely, safe delivery.
🔸 Factory Visits (Virtual or In-Person): Offer both virtual and offline factory visits to ensure transparency.
🔸 B2B Effective Supplier Chain Management: supplier development, factory audits, product customization, sample evaluation, and international logistics coordination .
My Strengths:
🔸 Detail-oriented
🔸 Highly organized
🔸 Fluent in English
🔸Transparent and accountable
🔸 Positive, can-do attitude
🔸 Easy to communicate with, building trust and ensuring success
Looking forward to the opportunity to collaborate and drive mutual success with you !
Supply Chain & Logistics
Teaching
Customer Service
Iqra N.
Tianjin, China
$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I am a sourcing agent with more than 5 years of experience. Due to the comprehensive social experience, I’m able to deal well with the Chinese suppliers, intend to help your business to run smoothly by minimizing the risk • Identify the potential products with certain price range and margin • Recommend key words with good monthly search. • Provide suppliers for reference • In search of a reliable supplier for your customized design or style product • Product Sourcing • Factory Audit • Price Negotiation • Sample Collection • Order Processing • Quality Inspection • Logistics & Shipment • As a sourcing Specialist, always trying to find best products solutions to my clients. I am right here waiting for you.
Project Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics
Quality Inspection
Candidate Sourcing
Sourcing
Alibaba
Alibaba Sourcing
Dropshipping
Data Sourcing
Amazon FBA
Fashion Design
Fashion Illustration
Fashion Consultation
Fashion & Apparel
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