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I am an e-commerce seller sourcing for global platforms like Amazon. I am looking for a sharp, aggressive, and experienced Sourcing & Procurement Specialist based in China to join my team. The core objective of this role is to bypass online trading companies, distributors, and the typical online markup found on popular wholesale websites. We need to secure true, bottom-tier ex-factory (EXW) pricing directly from primary manufacturers so that we can compete head-to-head with Chinese domestic sellers. Our supply chains cross major coastal manufacturing hubs and industrial port cities. You must be willing and able to travel to these primary industrial clusters for face-to-face negotiations and factory audits when required. Key Responsibilities Offline Supplier Discovery: Identify and vet primary-level, upstream manufacturers that do not heavily market on Western platforms or digital trading storefronts. On-Site Factory Audits: Travel to regional manufacturing hubs to conduct initial audits, verify real manufacturing capabilities (distinguishing real factories from trading companies), and build face-to-face relationships (Guanxi). Direct Price Negotiation: Negotiate unit pricing, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), tooling/mold costs, and payment terms directly with factory owners and production managers. You will be expected to leverage raw material costs to drive down prices. Sample Coordination: Consolidate samples from various factories, inspect them locally for quality, and ship finalized samples to me. Required Qualifications Location: Must be physically located in mainland China with easy transit access to major manufacturing regions. Language: Native Mandarin speaker with professional, fluent English (both written and spoken). Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing procurement, or sourcing for international e-commerce sellers. Negotiation Skills: A proven track record of successfully lowering unit costs by dealing directly with factory bosses (laoban), not just front-facing sales staff. Payment Terms & Structure (Read Carefully Before Bidding) Phase 1 (Sourcing & Research): Paid via an agreed Hourly Rate or a Fixed Milestone per verified supplier list. Phase 2 (Factory Travel & On-Site Audits): Handled via a pre-agreed Fixed Daily Rate plus reimbursement for pre-approved travel expenses (train, hotel, etc.). Note: We do not work on a percentage-of-order-volume commission basis. How to Bid (Anti-Bot Filter) Freelancer.com has a lot of automated bot bidding. To prove you are a human and have read this description, please start your bid response with the words: "FACTORY DIRECT CHINA". Any bid without this phrase will be automatically deleted. In your bid proposal, please briefly answer: Where are you currently based in China, and which manufacturing hubs do you live closest to? Give one brief example of a time you successfully negotiated a price down significantly by visiting a factory in person. Required Skills Tags Supplier Sourcing Logistics Product Sourcing Negotiation Procurement Simplified Chinese
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Hi there, FACTORY DIRECT CHINA We are based in mainland China and can support direct supplier discovery, factory verification, and negotiation with upstream manufacturers. Our work focuses on separating real factories from trading companies, confirming EXW pricing, MOQ, tooling, and payment terms, and documenting findings clearly for sourcing decisions. Please share the product category and target hubs, and we can align the research scope, shortlist criteria, and audit approach. We can also support local sample coordination and factory visit notes where required. Best Regards, 8veer
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As an ex-SAP Regional Director and HKU Master’s graduate based in Ningbo/Shanghai, I live at the center of East China’s industrial clusters. I bridge your cognitive gap and eliminate middleman markups through forensic, bottom-tier sourcing. Direct Factory Impact Example: For an Amazon client sourcing tablets, I reverse-engineered PCB markings and IMEI ranges to bypass multiple trading firms. I located the hidden OEM in Guangdong, traveled on-site, negotiated directly with the laoban based on raw material components, and slashed unit procurement costs by 22%. for Phase 1 on an hourly/fixed basis. Let's secure your true EXW pricing.
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Hi,thanks for your detailed description. I am very intereseted in the project. I am a mandarin speaking Chinese.I have successfully source many products for my clients. Please feel free to contact.
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Hi, I’ve reviewed your requirements carefully. My name is Ali Akbar. I'm an expert Virtual Assistant. I’m an E-Commerce Specialist with hands-on experience in managing online stores on platforms like Amazon, Noon, Shopify, and eBay. I can provide all e-commerce platforms with the best promotional and marketing services. Planning an e-commerce business requires a strategic approach, as it's about sourcing products, creating your brand, and leveraging the platform for visibility and sales. I excel in data entry, PDF, Excel, and Word processing, and organizing information accurately for smooth workflow. From product listings, inventory updates, and sales tracking to report generation and document management, I provide fast, reliable, and precise solutions. Whether it’s handling large datasets, converting PDFs to editable formats, creating structured Excel sheets, or preparing Word documents, I ensure quality work that supports your business growth across major e-commerce platforms. Best regards, Ali Akbar.
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FACTORY DIRECT CHINA Hi, I'm currently based in Zhengzhou, Henan Province — right at China's central transportation hub. High-speed rail puts me 3 hours from the Yangtze River Delta (Zhejiang/Jiangsu — textiles, electronics, hardware) and 6 hours from the Pearl River Delta (Guangdong/Shenzhen — consumer goods, electronics). I can reach any major coastal manufacturing cluster within a day. **Where I match your requirements exactly:** • 10+ years in China foreign trade and supply chain — I've spent my career dealing directly with factory owners, not front-desk sales staff • Native Mandarin, professional English — I handle bilingual communication daily for cross-border business • Factory vetting methodology: I don't just check business licenses. I walk the production floor, inspect raw material inventory, verify actual production lines vs. what they show on Alibaba, and cross-reference their export records. I can tell a real factory from a trading company in 30 minutes on site. **Example of direct factory price negotiation:** Sourcing truck/bus spare parts for export, I found a manufacturer in Shandong quoting $12.80/unit through their sales team. I drove to the factory, sat down with the laoban over tea, and walked through their raw material costs and production line utilization. Discovered they had idle capacity on a specific shift. Negotiated to $9.20/unit — a 28% reduction — by committing to fill that shift with consistent monthly orders. The sales team never had the authority to make that call; only the factory owner did. **My approach for your projects:** 1. Phase 1 (Research): Map your product categories → identify primary manufacturing clusters → shortlist 5-8 genuine factories per category with EXW pricing 2. Phase 2 (On-site): Travel to verify, negotiate face-to-face, collect samples, ship consolidated batch to you I'm not looking for a commission-based arrangement — your payment structure (hourly/fixed milestone + daily rate + expenses) works perfectly for me. Best, X Z.
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FACTORY DIRECT CHINA I was based in Guangdong, China over 20 years of hands-on experience in sourcing, manufacturing, supplier negotiation, and factory operations. I have strong access to major manufacturing hubs including Dongguan, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, and nearby coastal industrial regions. My background includes furniture trading, jewelry manufacturing, and cross-border e-commerce supply chain management. I specialize in identifying real factories, bypassing trading companies, negotiating directly with factory owners, and controlling production costs from the source. I am experienced with: • Factory audits and supplier verification • EXW pricing negotiation • MOQ and tooling discussions • Sample coordination and quality inspection • Supplier relationship management (guanxi) • English/Mandarin communication with overseas clients and Chinese factories I am comfortable traveling for factory visits and long-term sourcing support, and happy to discuss about Hourly Rate or a Fixed Milestone. Available to start immediately.
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FACTORY DIRECT CHINA,I am a Chinese person with my own Amazon store and 3 years of relevant work experience. I think I am capable of handling this job.
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