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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $25
Billed in all: $79,633$80k
$25 in the last 6 months
Across 17 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 45% in Alibaba Sourcing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #1041688.com180 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #85Top 58%🇨🇳#85 of 134
- #164Factory & Supplier Auditing288 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #108Top 57%🇨🇳#108 of 164
- #184Quality Inspection323 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #82Top 57%🇨🇳#82 of 137
- #281Manufacturing470 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #36Top 60%🇨🇳#36 of 43
- #282Alibaba Sourcing623 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #150Top 45%🇨🇳#150 of 254
- #286Supplier Search545 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #81Top 52%🇨🇳#81 of 130
- #512Vendor Management977 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #30Top 52%🇨🇳#30 of 45
- #520Procurement991 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #85Top 52%🇨🇳#85 of 129