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Liana H.

Foshan, China

$35/hr
4.6
47 jobs

Hi, I’m Liana – an MBA-qualified, Upwork Top Rated China sourcing and procurement specialist based in Foshan, Guangdong, the heart of China’s manufacturing hub. I help Europe, the US, and the Middle East clients source factory-direct products while ensuring quality, timely delivery, and risk-free procurement. My core expertise: on-site factory audits and client accompaniment for factory visits, giving you confidence in supplier capability, production standards, and product quality before any order is placed. With 50+ successful procurement projects delivered annually, I provide a professional, transparent, and end-to-end sourcing solution tailored to your needs. 🌍 One-Stop Sourcing Services 🏭 Factory Audits & On-Site Visits – verify supplier capability, production process, and quality systems; accompany clients or represent you on-site 💲 Product Development & Sampling – prototype, materials, and packaging support 📐 Production Follow-Up & Communication – daily updates, progress tracking, and timely issue resolution 🛠️ Pre-Shipment Inspection (AQL) – third-party QC to guarantee product quality 🧪 Consolidation & Logistics Coordination – freight quotes, shipment tracking, and delivery management 🚧 Multilingual Communication – fluent English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, bridging communication between you and suppliers 🔄 Product Categories 📱 Electronics & Appliances 👕 Apparel 🏋️ Sports & Fitness 🍽️ Tableware 🏗️ Building Materials 🧵 Fabrics 🛏️ Home Textiles 🤖 Smart Devices 🥤 Daily Use Items (cups, keychains, etc.) 💇‍♀️ Hair & Beauty Products 💡 Seamless Workflow Supplier Shortlist → 🏭 Factory Audit / Visit → 🧪 Prototype → 🏭 Mass Production → ✅ Quality Control → 🚢 Shipping & Delivery 📍 Strategic Base: Foshan, Guangdong (Pearl River Delta) Direct access to suppliers and manufacturing clusters for: Furniture | Ceramics | Lighting | Machinery | Food & Beverage Packaging | Home Appliances 🔝 Why Clients Choose Me Upwork Top Rated Freelancer with verified track record 50+ high-quality procurement projects delivered annually Core expertise in factory audits and on-site visits, ensuring supplier reliability and production quality Direct access to Chinese factories, saving time and cost Transparent, professional, end-to-end sourcing process that minimizes risk and maximizes value 📩 Share your project, and I’ll provide a clear, actionable sourcing plan with factory verification, quality control, and logistics — all handled professionally, efficiently, and risk-free. Let’s start today.

  • Supplier Development
  • Sourcing
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • Order Processing
  • Supplier Search
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Chinese
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Market Research
  • Logistics Management
  • Purchasing Management
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Buying
  • Task Coordination
Guiyou W.

Shenzhen, China

$10/hr
5.0
144 jobs

With over 18 years of experience in China sourcing, I specialize in comprehensive supply chain solutions, product sourcing, and export services tailored for global businesses and Amazon sellers. I offer expertise in manufacturer coordination, quality inspection, logistics management, and price negotiation to help you secure the best deals while maintaining high product standards. As your trusted sourcing partner in China, I connect you directly with verified suppliers, ensuring a smooth and risk-free sourcing experience. ⫷ What I Offer ⫸ ✔ Reliable Product Sourcing – Direct access to factories, eliminating unnecessary middlemen. ✔ Supply Chain Optimization – Efficient logistics solutions, including DDP shipping worldwide. ✔ Competitive Price Negotiation – Maximizing your profit margins with factory-direct pricing. ✔ Fraud Prevention & Supplier Verification – Rigorous background checks to avoid scams. ✔ Product Customization – Sourcing and developing unique products tailored to your needs. ✔ Quality Assurance – Pre-shipment inspections and compliance with AQL standards. ✔ End-to-End China Sourcing Solutions – From prototype development to final delivery. ➡️ Why Work With Me? 🔹 Experienced China Sourcing Agent – Successfully handled 100+ sourcing projects for Amazon FBA sellers and global clients. 🔹 Fluent in Chinese & English – Strong negotiation skills and deep understanding of Chinese business culture. 🔹 Transparent Communication – Regular updates and supplier details shared via Google Sheets. 🔹 Focus on Supply Chain Efficiency – Ensuring smooth logistics, cost savings, and quality control. 🔹 Expert in Custom & OEM Products – Guiding you from product concept to mass production. Let’s Elevate Your Business with Smart China Sourcing! By partnering with a professional sourcing agent in China, you gain a local expert who streamlines your sourcing process, minimizes risks, and helps you scale efficiently. Contact me today to discuss your product needs—I’ll handle the sourcing, so you can focus on growing your business! 📍 Based in Guangzhou, China | 🚀 DDP Shipping Available Worldwide

  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Dropshipping
  • Sourcing
  • 1688.com
  • Product Sourcing
  • Supplier Search
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Amazon FBA Product Research
  • Quality Inspection
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Amazon FBA
  • Logistics Management
  • Transportation & Warehousing
Zonghan Y.

Anqing, China

$16/hr
4.5
41 jobs

As a professional China-focused Strategic Sourcing Specialist, I prioritize end-to-end strategic sourcing and vendor development as my core service, supporting global buyers with one-stop procurement and logistics coordination. 1. Core Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management I manage the full sourcing lifecycle: targeted supplier hunting, factory background verification, technical document review and strict vendor qualification. I complete on-site factory audits to assess production capacity, quality control standards and manufacturing stability. I handle business negotiation, cost optimization and lead time control, and coordinate basic logistics arrangements (including shipping, documentation and delivery follow-up) to ensure smooth and on-time shipment. I offer customized sourcing solutions for prototype orders, small-batch trials and long-term mass production cooperation. 2. China Platform Operation & Local Market Research I help international clients enter, register and independently operate mainstream Chinese industrial sourcing platforms. I conduct in-depth local market research, collect manufacturer information, screen qualified domestic enterprises, and analyze industry supply trends. I break language and regional barriers, helping you efficiently explore verified Chinese suppliers and expand your local supply resources. I deliver structured supplier shortlists, detailed comparison reports and practical sourcing suggestions. With solid sourcing experience, I help you build a stable, cost-effective and scalable China supply chain

  • Logistics Coordination
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Sourcing
  • Product Sourcing
  • Supplier Search
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Inspection
  • Market Survey
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Marketing
  • 1688.com
  • Taobao
Yanna H.

Shenzhen, China

$25/hr
5.0
117 jobs

As an experienced sourcing agent, I am dedicated in providing the value-added service as always. My advantage: ➭Experience in international sourcing business for over 15 years; ➭Knowledge and information of China and the factories; ➭Located in Shenzhen, China.(South of China, next to HK, close to factories and vendors) ➭Expertised in negotiation of trade term, price and etc. ➭Proactive, reliable, meticulous and team player. Main Industry: Electornics, PCBA fabrication, Injection Mould, Plastic Injection, CNC and etc. What I can do for you: ➭ search for appropriate suppliers (factories or vendors) ➭ factory auditing ➭ sample inspection ➭ order tracking ➭ logistic arrangement ➭ new product development coordination ➭ FBA delivery arrangement ➭ Price and terms negotiation ➭ consolidation (warehouse available) ➭ Assist on the business trip arrangement. Interpretation or translation, etc. Looking forward to working for you.

  • Supplier Development
  • Translation
  • Sourcing
  • Amazon FBA
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Benchmarking
  • 1688.com
  • Quality Inspection
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Supplier Search
  • Product Sourcing
  • Purchasing Management
Burhan K.

Beijing, China

$16/hr
5.0
102 jobs

🏆 Top Rated Plus Sourcing & Supply Chain Freelancer on Upwork (Top 3%) 🏆 3800+ hours completed on Upwork & counting 🏆 64+ completed projects with consistent 5-star reviews With strong social experience and fluency in Chinese, I work effectively with Chinese manufacturers to minimize risk, eliminate miscommunication, and ensure your supply chain runs smoothly. I am a China-based sourcing expert specializing in procurement, quality control, and international logistics. I support companies and e-commerce sellers by delivering reliable, high-quality products through my extensive and trusted manufacturing network across China. I take pride in enforcing strict standards and ensuring consistency from sampling through mass production and shipping. I have specialized experience in magnesium alloy products, including supplier selection, production oversight, quality inspection, compliance, and export shipping coordination. I understand the technical requirements, handling standards, and logistics considerations specific to magnesium alloy manufacturing and transport. My services include, but are not limited to: Product sourcing & supplier verification Quality inspection & production control Warehousing & consolidation Fulfillment solutions Logistics & international shipping (air, sea, DDP/DDU) I have worked across multiple industries, including: Textiles & apparel Shoes & leather goods Jewellery & furniture Electronics & consumer products Health, medical & beauty products Cereals & agricultural goods Magnesium alloy & industrial products I consistently go above and beyond to ensure my clients receive dependable service, transparent communication, and measurable results. Your success is directly tied to mine, and I am committed to helping you scale with confidence. Thank you for considering my services. I look forward to supporting your sourcing and supply chain needs. Best regards, Burhan Khalid

  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Procurement
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • 1688.com
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • Sourcing
  • Shipping & Order Fulfillment Software
  • Logistics Management
  • Product Sourcing
  • Private Labeling & White Labeling
  • Quality Control
  • Amazon FBA
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Market Research
Qian Z.

Shanghai, China

$30/hr
5.0
34 jobs

🏆 Top 1% China Sourcing Expert | 13+ Years | End-to-End Procurement, QC & Logistics | Save 20%+ Costs Hi, I’m Qian – a bilingual sourcing partner based in Shanghai with 13+ years of hands-on experience helping global clients unlock China’s manufacturing potential. I specialize in building cost-optimized, reliable supply chains for SMEs and Fortune 500 brands (like Pepsi, Hyundai, SleepNumber). Having managed over $50M+ in procurement projects across 15+ countries, I offer full-spectrum solutions – from product concept to doorstep delivery. My clients save 15–30% in costs while reducing lead times by 20–40% through my localized expertise and supplier network. 📍 Why Partner With Me? Strategic Sourcing: Factory vetting, negotiation (ODM/OEM), MOQ optimization, IP protection. Supply Chain Integration: Seamless coordination from prototyping to logistics. Quality Assurance: In-person inspections (AQL/ISO standards), production monitoring. Geographic Advantage: Direct access to 80% of China’s industrial clusters (Shanghai/Jiangsu/Zhejiang). 🔥 Key Achievements: Saved Canadian industrial door buyer 22% costs ($350K+/year) without quality compromise. Doubled Indonesian client’s revenue via market-driven ice cream product strategy. Built UK pillow brand from $0 to $2M revenue in 18 months (design → manufacturing → e-commerce). Upgraded French beauty device with patent-pending features, boosting sales by 35%. 🧩 Industries & Product Expertise: | Building Materials | Industrial doors, aluminum profiles, steel pipes | | Logistics Equipment | Dock levelers, shelters | | Home & Textiles | Mattresses, gravity blankets, scented candles | | Machinery | Blow molding, injection molding machines | | Mother & Baby | Bamboo cloth diapers (OEM for Bumkins®), play mats | | Consumer Goods | Apparel, Garments,Fabric,Jewelry, Beauty Products, kitchenware, phone accessories | 💼 Service Philosophy: I operate with extreme transparency: You’ll receive weekly progress reports, real-time supplier quotes, and open communication. My process: Deep-Dive Consultation → 2. Supplier Matchmaking → 3. Risk-Managed Execution → 4. On-Time Delivery. 🌍 Clients I Serve: Startups scaling production | Brands entering Asia | Businesses needing cost-reduction | Companies struggling with QC/logistics. Recent projects with clients from: USA, Mexico, France, Spain, Kenya, India, UAE. ✨ Bonus Value: Free supply chain audit for new clients. Custom training on China market entry/team building. Let’s Transform Your Sourcing Strategy! → Invite me to your job to discuss how I can save you time, money, and operational headaches.

  • Product Sourcing
  • Buying
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Quality Inspection
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • 1688.com
  • Dropshipping
  • Market Research
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor & Supplier Outreach
  • Ecommerce Order Fulfillment
  • Virtual Assistance

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