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Meini L.

China-Based Buyer-Side Sourcing & Operations Partner

With 15+ years of procurement experience and over 3,000 hours worked on Upwork, I help overseas buyers source products, manage production, and control quality in China. I’m a buyer-side, on-the-ground sourcing and production partner based in China. I help overseas brands manage suppliers, production, and quality from inside China — acting as their buying office on the ground. Most sourcing problems don’t start at the quote stage. They happen during production: missed timelines, unclear responsibility, silent delays, and quality shortcuts. My role is to prevent those problems before they turn into losses. I work directly from the buyer’s side to keep factories accountable — managing daily follow-ups in Mandarin, verifying real production progress, resolving issues early, and stepping in on-site when needed. I’m not a trading company or sourcing middleman. I don’t take factory commissions. I represent your interests only. With 15+ years of experience in supply chain and procurement, I support overseas clients across: • Supplier sourcing & factory matching • Sampling & cost logic analysis • Production follow-up & timeline control • On-site factory checks & quality inspections • Issue resolution & risk management • EN–CN communication & negotiation support Clients typically work with me in two ways: Project-based support (sourcing, sampling, inspections) Ongoing monthly partnership — where I act as their China-side sourcing & operations manager This model allows brands to have a reliable China presence without hiring a full-time local employee. Why clients choose to work with me: • Buyer-side only — fully aligned with your interests • Based in China, close to key manufacturing hubs • Strong execution focus on delivery, not promises • Clear, responsive communication • Long-term partnership mindset If you’re looking for a reliable, long-term partner to manage sourcing or production in China, feel free to reach out.

🇨🇳Hangzhou, China$30/hr100% JSS4.99 (8)Since Dec 2020
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$4

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#177,731 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#1,042 / 2,007
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $25

Total earnings
$78k

Billed in all: $80k

World#50,809 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#196 / 2,007
Per project
$4.9k

$25 in the last 6 months

World#35,534 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#90 / 2,007
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,095 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#730 / 2,007
Projects in all
16

Across 17 contracts

53% fixed47% hourly
World#155,088 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#724 / 2,007

Earnings, last 30 days

$79.6kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$78k$79k$80k$81kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 45% in Alibaba Sourcing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #1041688.com180 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #85Top 58%
  2. #164Factory & Supplier Auditing288 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #108Top 57%
  3. #184Quality Inspection323 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #82Top 57%
  4. #281Manufacturing470 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #36Top 60%
  5. #282Alibaba Sourcing623 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #150Top 45%
  6. #286Supplier Search545 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #81Top 52%
  7. #512Vendor Management977 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #30Top 52%
  8. #520Procurement991 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #85Top 52%