Hi, I am Qiang, a professional China‑based sourcing and purchasing expert with over 15 years of hands‑on experience in sourcing, procurement and international logistics.
I will screen out the most suitable original manufacturers for you, filter out traders and middlemen, secure the best first‑hand prices, and deliver supplier management together with quality control. I take care of the full sourcing process to help you steer clear of typical risks and communication issues.
I can support your project with:
• Product sourcing and supplier identification
• Price negotiation and cost analysis
• Sample coordination and consolidation
• Supplier verification and factory audits
• Production follow-up and order management
• Quality inspections (during production / pre-shipment)
• Shipping and logistics arrangement
My key industries:
• Hardware
• Power Tools
• Industrial Parts
• Building Materials
• construction materials
• Furniture & FF&E
• Lighting
• Kitchen and Household Products
• Pet products
• Auto Parts
• Toys, Baby & Maternity Products
• Hair extensions
Beyond these core categories, I maintain strong sourcing expertise and sharp judgment for a wide range of general and customized products, allowing me to deliver stable, reliable supply chain solutions for diverse client needs.
If you are looking for a stable, experienced sourcing partner to build and maintain a long-term supply chain, feel free to contact me anytime.
Buying
Price & Quote Negotiation
Sourcing
Alibaba Sourcing
Logistics Management
1688.com
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Chinese
English
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Search
Quality Control
Vendor Verification
Private Labeling & White Labeling
Product Sourcing
Iris C.
Beijing, China
$20/hr
5.0
29 jobs
★ Native Chinese Speaker and Fluent in English
★ 6-Year Working Experience in Multinational Corporations
★ Product Sourcing | Procurement | E-commerce | All Related with China
★ Providing Service with Full Satisfaction
This is Iris, a native Chinese speaker who has 3 years of product sourcing experience and been working in the Philippines for 2 years to establish e-commerce platform.
I've got over 5 years of experience in product sourcing, procurement and cross-border shipping, I always do full research and bargain for favorable prices and terms for clients.
I can provide you with exceptional service for your project by your deadline, with perfect communication along the way.
My service is not only for the sake of money but also for your satisfaction. Your satisfaction is my payment.
Buying
Price & Quote Negotiation
Supplier Development
Sourcing
Translation
Communication Skills
Management Skills
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Dropshipping
Alibaba Sourcing
1688.com
Request for Quotation
Source-to-Contract
Source-to-Pay
Stephen Q.
Suizhou, China
$16/hr
4.9
15 jobs
I’m a China-based sourcing and supply chain professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience helping international buyers manage real-world procurement challenges — especially when projects are complex, urgent, or difficult to control remotely.
My work is not limited to “finding suppliers.” I personally get involved in the full execution cycle: supplier search, factory communication, sample coordination, on-site verification, production follow-up, and export shipment support.
Beyond sourcing and supplier management, I bring a strong international working perspective. I have worked with clients from multiple countries, conducted overseas client visits, and personally traveled across different regions for business discussions and supplier coordination. This experience gives me a practical understanding of how global buyers think, communicate, and make sourcing decisions.
What clients usually value most is not just my sourcing capability — but my persistence, problem-solving mindset, and ability to stay involved until the job is fully delivered.
I’ve worked on projects where:
Suppliers were unreliable and needed deep verification
Specifications were unclear and required back-and-forth engineering clarification
Timelines were tight and required continuous follow-up with factories
Clients needed someone physically present in China to act on their behalf
In these situations, I operate as a hands-on execution partner, not a passive middleman.
What I Do (Core Capabilities)
1. Deep Supplier Research & Filtering
-I don’t just “collect suppliers.” I filter out trading companies when factories are needed, validate production capability, and identify real manufacturing sources across China.
2. Factory Verification & On-Site Support
-I can personally visit factories when required — checking production lines, capacity, QC systems, and real operational strength.
3. Full Process Procurement Management
-From RFQ → samples → negotiation → production tracking → shipping coordination, I manage the full lifecycle.
4. Problem Solving in Real Supply Chains
When issues happen (delays, quality deviation, miscommunication), I stay involved until resolution — not just report problems.
5. Export & Logistics Coordination
Documentation, customs coordination, shipment tracking, and multi-party communication with freight forwarders.
What Makes My Work Different
Clients don’t usually hire me only for sourcing — they stay because of how I work:
-I don’t disappear after supplier introduction
-I stay on projects until delivery is stable
-I handle uncomfortable or complex supplier communication directly
-I can travel for factory checks when needed
I work like an internal China-based procurement extension
Many of my clients come from long-term cooperation because they need someone who can stay responsible when things get difficult, not just when things go smoothly.
Experience Highlights:
-15+ years international trade & sourcing experience
-Supported buyers across 80+ countries
-Managed sourcing projects across industrial, consumer, and OEM manufacturing sectors
-Long-term supplier development and China factory coordination experience
-Consistent repeat clients due to reliability and execution depth
Working Style
I prefer clear communication, structured decision-making, and hands-on execution.
If a project is simple, I execute quickly.
If a project is complex, I stay involved until it becomes simple.
If you’re looking for someone who can act as a reliable China-side execution partner — not just a sourcing directory — I can support your project from idea to delivery.
Purchasing Management
Buying
Procurement
Vendor Management
Sourcing
International Business
Buyer Persona
Purchase Orders
Business Consulting
Live Interpretation
Supply Chain Management
Quality Audit
Quality Control
Chinese
English
Mingshu Z.
Guangzhou, China
$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I have 14 years of supplier/vendor/OEM plant sourcing and quality management experience in multiple categories. I could provide service to you, including:
1. Supplier sourcing, on site visit and production line check
2. Contract negotiation (Businiess items and product quality control items)
3. Cost analysis
4. Sample verification and test
5. Mass production start up
6. On-going on site visit for quality control
7. Finish product release by verify the batch test data
8. Quality issues communication and root cause analysis, correction and prevetion action plan development
9. Shipping Logistic arrangement
Purchasing Management
Price & Quote Negotiation
Vendor Management
Sourcing
Quality Audit
English
Contract Negotiation
On-Site Coordination
Ecommerce Support
Process Development
Microsoft Excel
Issue Tracking System
Quality Inspection
Cosmetics
Toys
Packaging Design
Commodity Management
Sabrina Z.
Shanghai, China
$13/hr
4.2
8 jobs
Hi everyone, This is Sabrina Chow, I am a 10 years souring manager, also a salsa dancer.
I used to do sourcing works for US COSTCO / Mexico/ AU etc, As a supplier for them ,every year we offered different kinds of ideas for costco buying team needs .such as HOUSE HOLDING / HOME DECRATIONS/ PET SUPPLY/ CAR ACCESSORIES/ OUT DOOR / HOLIDAY XMAS/ FURNITURE / GARMENTS / Fermentation APIs and intermediates and etc.
Managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality, and optimizing costs is my daily
Product Sourcing
Order Management
Logistics Management
Supplier Development
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Alibaba
Shopify Dropshipping
Display Product Packaging
Third-Party Logistics
Shipping Case
Ecommerce Order Fulfillment
Supply Chain & Logistics
Quality Control
Fashion & Apparel
Inventory Management
Fashion & Beauty
Etsy
Importing & Exporting Data
Shopify
1688.com
Keping Z.
Shanghai, China
$25/hr
5.0
14 jobs
I'm a person who can help find proper products and suppliers for you. I have much experienced in this area and have a wide range of suppliers.
I'm a person who has a sense of sincerity and responsibility who can offer all kinds of services that you want in China, such as visiting factories, checking quality of products, following delivery time, paying attention to packaging and transportation, and etc.
I'm a person with honesty and integrity. As long as I say yes, nothing can change.
I can speak English fluently, so that I can interpret correctly for you.
Please give me a chance. Thank you!
Purchasing Management
Price & Quote Negotiation
Sales
Chinese
On-Site Coordination
Language Interpretation
Translation
Product Discovery
Supplier Search
PowerPoint Presentation
Consultation Session
Solar Energy
Vehicle
English
Contract Negotiation
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