Sourcing Agent
采购代理
Also known as: buying agent
A representative who helps overseas buyers find suppliers, negotiate, and manage orders in China. A good agent saves time and reduces risk, but you should confirm the agent's own incentives and independence.
Related terms: trading company · 1688
Appears in these guides
- China Factory Audit and Inspection: A Buyer's Guide
- Canton Fair Phase 3: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Medical Devices Sourcing
- Sourcing Sewing Machines from China to the US: Tariffs, Compliance, and Suppliers
- Alibaba Layoffs Signal Shifting Dynamics in China's Economy — What Importers Should Watch
- Alipay Tour Pass Explained: How Foreign Visitors Can Pay in China Without a Chinese Bank Account
- Sourcing Travel Accessories from China: Manufacturing Hubs, Tariffs, and Trade Shows
- McDonald's China Strategy: How the Golden Arches Adapted to Local Tastes
- 10 Practical Steps for Sourcing Success in China
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