For importers, distributors and industrial buyers

China sourcing, supplier negotiation and export logistics support.

From supplier search to shipment, I help companies buy from China with direct communication, better terms and more reliable execution.

  • Based in Buenos Aires, supporting clients in the USA, Canada and Latin America.
  • Work directly in Mandarin with Chinese suppliers and factories.
  • Best suited to commercial-volume buying rather than one-off dropshipping orders.
Mandarin supplier communicationSupplier audits & loading checksOcean & air freight coordination
Portrait of Ilia Bakulin
11+

Years of China business experience

7

Years lived in China

including Shanghai
40+

Factory & warehouse visits

3

Working languages

Russian • English • Mandarin

Services

Practical support from supplier search to shipment.

Focused on commercial sourcing projects, negotiations, factory follow-up and export execution out of China.

01

Supplier search & verification

Direct manufacturer search in China, basic screening, commercial fit checks and first-contact support.

02

Negotiation & pricing

Quotation comparison, Mandarin communication, term negotiation and issue resolution with suppliers.

03

Factory audits & production follow-up

On-site checks, QA/QC coordination, packaging review, readiness verification and practical follow-up.

04

Export logistics

Ocean and air freight coordination, loading supervision, consolidation support and shipment follow-up.

05

Export via trading company

Help when a supplier cannot export directly and the shipment needs a trading-company structure.

06

China / Hong Kong setup assistance

Guidance on company setup and bank account opening through trusted local partners.

Sectors & fit

Where I can be useful

I work best with companies buying in commercial volumes and needing practical support on execution, not just introductions.

Consumer goodsIndustrial equipmentTruck parts & tiresHazardous chemical raw materialsLightingPorcelain & tablewareWarehousingLoading supervisionMulti-supplier consolidation

Selected work in China

Examples from negotiations, loading supervision, hazardous exports and factory audits.

These case snapshots show the kind of practical work I handle on the ground with suppliers, warehouses and logistics teams.

Negotiation at Sinochem Plastics HQ, Beijing
NegotiationChemical raw materials

Negotiation at Sinochem Plastics HQ, Beijing

Task: Negotiate cooperation terms, pricing and supply conditions for chemical raw materials with one of China's largest state-owned chemical groups.

What I did: Traveled to Beijing and led a six-hour meeting with Sinochem Plastics headquarters management in Mandarin.

Result: A cooperation contract was signed and selected raw materials were secured at 20–30% lower pricing.

Oversized industrial equipment loading
Loading supervisionIndustrial equipment

Oversized industrial equipment loading

Task: Prepare expensive oversized equipment for safe road transport and export from China without damage.

What I did: Developed and approved the tie-down plan, coordinated the crew and personally supervised the loading process.

Result: The cargo was positioned correctly, secured safely and prepared for export transport.

Hazardous chemical export compliance
Dangerous goodsClass 8 export

Hazardous chemical export compliance

Task: Ship corrosive chemical raw materials from China under Class 8 safety rules and receiver requirements.

What I did: Supervised packaging, labeling, palletization and container loading to match safety, export and consignee standards.

Result: The container was exported from China in full regulatory and safety compliance.

Truck parts factory audit
Factory auditTruck parts

Truck parts factory audit

Task: Assess production lines, QA/QC, traceability, capacity, lead times and export readiness for a truck-parts supplier.

What I did: Conducted an on-site audit, reviewed operations and delivered a photo-based report with practical findings.

Result: The client received a grounded supplier assessment before moving forward.

About

Long-term China experience, direct factory communication and practical follow-through.

I have worked with China for 11+ years and lived in China for 7 years, including long-term time in Shanghai and repeated trips back for factory visits, supplier meetings and on-site problem solving.

I graduated from Shanghai International Studies University in International Economics and Trade, work directly in Mandarin, and help clients manage sourcing from supplier search to shipment.

My work includes supplier verification, sampling and pricing, negotiations, production follow-up, warehouse checks, loading supervision and export logistics for consumer goods, industrial items and regulated chemical cargo.

Languages

Russian • English • Mandarin

Markets

USA • Canada • Latin America

Availability

Project-based and ongoing sourcing support

Ilia Bakulin seated portrait
Ilia Bakulin graduation photo in Shanghai

Education in China

Shanghai International Studies University

Shanghai, China • BA in International Economics and Trade

This education strengthened my direct supplier communication, sourcing work and negotiations on the ground in China.

Why work with me

The value is not just introductions — it is execution.

I focus on price, terms, communication, compliance and practical problem solving before shipment.

Real China context

I moved to China at 18, studied in Shanghai and spent years working directly with Chinese factories and suppliers.

Mandarin supplier communication

I negotiate and clarify details in Mandarin, reducing delays and misunderstandings that often appear through intermediaries.

On-the-ground support when needed

Factory visits, warehouse checks, loading supervision and local follow-up can be handled with trusted Chinese-speaking support.

Commercial and logistics mindset

The goal is not just to find a supplier, but to secure workable terms and move the order through production and export safely.

How I usually support a project

A practical workflow for China buying projects.

The exact scope changes from project to project, but the workflow is usually structured around these stages.

1

Share the requirement

We define the product, order profile, priorities and target supplier type.

2

Shortlist, verify and negotiate

I help screen manufacturers, compare offers and negotiate pricing and terms.

3

Check execution on the ground

Audits, production follow-up, warehouse checks and loading supervision happen where needed.

4

Coordinate export and follow-up

We align freight, documents, consolidation and shipment follow-up until cargo moves out of China.

Contact

Let's discuss your China project.

If you buy in commercial quantities from China and need help with supplier search, negotiations, audits or export logistics, send me a message.

LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina