Naveen Shankar S.
End-to-End Sourcing & Manufacturing Partner in India |15+ Years Exp.
Hello, My name is Naveen Shankar Sharma, and I am an India-based Sourcing, Procurement, and Manufacturing Specialist with over 15 years of hands-on experience working with international buyers, brands, and B2B businesses. I help clients source and manufacture products from India by acting as their on-ground partner. My role covers the full process—supplier identification, factory coordination, sampling, price negotiation, quality checks, packaging, and export support. I work closely with buyers from the USA, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. While I have deep expertise in apparel manufacturing and textiles, my sourcing work is not limited to one category. Over the years, I have sourced and managed production for a wide range of products including garments, fabrics, rugs, furniture, handicrafts, jewelry, stones, home décor, industrial and specialty products. Clients engage me when they need someone in India who can find the right supplier, verify them properly, and manage execution end-to-end. My approach goes beyond that of a typical sourcing agent. I work directly with factories, exporters, artisans, and workshops across India, ensuring transparency, realistic timelines, consistent quality, and smooth communication throughout the process. What I Do for Clients • Supplier & factory identification across India • On-ground vendor verification and coordination • Product sourcing (online and door-to-door) • Price negotiation & cost optimization • Sampling & product development • Production follow-ups & quality inspections • Packaging, logistics & export documentation • Coordination with freight forwarders (non-India Post) I am comfortable working with technical specifications, reference samples, drawings, and mood boards. I stay closely involved from the first discussion to final dispatch so there are no surprises. I believe in clear communication, transparent costing, and long-term collaboration. I don’t overpromise—my focus is on delivering reliable sourcing support that protects my client’s time, money, and brand reputation. If you are looking for a dependable sourcing and procurement partner in India—across any product category—I would be happy to connect and understand your requirements.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $707
Billed in all: $5,593$5.6k
$141 in the last 6 months
Across 6 contracts
Across 34 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 29% in Open Source
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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