Alibaba Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation Specialist

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: TYPE OF WORK

Gig

: SALARY

$6-$8/hour

: HOURS PER WEEK

10

: DATE UPDATED

May 22, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a highly independent Alibaba Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation Specialist who can find suppliers, compare offers, negotiate terms, and document everything in a structured way.

This is not a simple VA role. You will directly support product sourcing, supplier selection, and procurement processes for e-commerce products sold in Europe.

You must be able to work independently, think critically, and communicate professionally with Chinese suppliers through Alibaba.

**What You Will Do**

- Search for suitable Alibaba suppliers for new products
- Compare suppliers based on pricing, MOQ, quality, and communication
- Negotiate pricing, packaging, logo customization, MOQ, and terms
- Evaluate supplier reliability
- Communicate professionally through Alibaba chat
- Maintain structure in conversations and follow-ups
- Gather product information: MOQ, pricing, lead times, packaging, dimensions, weight, certificates, customization options
- Create supplier comparison overviews
- Recommend the best supplier
- Clearly document all agreements for the internal team

**What We Are Looking For**

- Experience with Alibaba sourcing
- Strong English communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Ownership mentality
- Organized and structured working style
- Critical thinking
- Fast and clear communication
- Understanding of Chinese supplier communication culture

**Important**
We are looking for someone who:

- Can work independently
- Takes initiative
- Is comfortable challenging suppliers
- Does not stop after the first "no"
- Communicates professionally and efficiently

**Compensation**

- $6-$8/hour depending on experience
- Flexible/project-based work
- Long-term opportunity for the right person

**Pre-screening Questions**

1. How do you determine if an Alibaba supplier is trustworthy?
2. What are the most important things you check before placing an order with a supplier?
3. Describe a situation where you negotiated a better deal with a supplier.
4. Have you worked with manufacturers, trading companies, or both?

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Communication Procurement Supplier Sourcing

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Alibaba Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation Specialist

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TYPE OF WORK

SALARY

HOURS PER WEEK

DATE UPDATED

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