
James C
China Sourcing Procurement Specialist
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Country Manager – International Trade & Procurement
Hunan CHY New Energy Co., Ltd • Período integral
Jun 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 3 mos
20 years of experience in international trade, sourcing, and procurement across solar energy storage, consumer electronics, and industrial products. Key responsibilities: - Sourced and vetted 200+ Chinese manufacturers across Guangdong and Zhejiang - Negotiated pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers, reducing costs by 15-25% - Conducted on-site factory audits and quality control inspections - Managed end-to-end order process from sample to shipment - Developed distribution networks across Bangladesh, Mozambique, and UAE - Led cross-cultural teams and handled export documentation and logistics Markets covered: Africa, Middle East, South Asia, Europe.
Foreign Trade Manager
Inna Machinery Equipment (Shanghai) Co., • Período integral
Dec 2003 - Jun 2021 • 17 yrs 6 mos
Built and led the company's entire foreign-trade division from zero to USD 6 million in annual revenue, exhibiting at Canton Fair and Germany's A+A Safety Expo. Stationed in Freiburg, Germany (2015-2017): recruited a local team, built a distributor network and partnered with German W+G AG to become a core supplier of leather safety gloves for Mercedes-Benz. Cumulative annual sales across all product lines exceeded USD 8 million.