Name: ARBO China Procurement
Address: Room 112, Building B, Innovation Workshop, Jinrong Technology Park, No. 158 Ji’an South Road, Yangzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Yang Zhou Shi, China, 225127, CN
Telephone: +86 181 1240 0137
Price range: $25 - $49
Rating: 5.0

Buyer-side China sourcing. No hidden commissions.

ARBO acts as the China-side procurement team for global brands, importers, and manufacturers buying from China. We represent the buyer from supplier discovery through direct Mandarin outreach, factory-versus-trader verification, quote and MOQ comparison, commercial negotiation, samples, factory meetings, and production follow-up. Since February 2026, we have supported six paying clients, including three ongoing engagements. In one supplier reset, we reduced unit cost by 47%, moved the buyer from a trading company to direct-factory cooperation, and supported 400,000 units ordered with another 200,000 in procurement. Current experience includes supplements and beauty, pet products, packaging, accessories, machinery, and industrial components. ARBO is paid by the buyer and takes no hidden supplier commissions.

Min project size
$1,000+
Hourly rate
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees
2 - 9
Locations
Yang Zhou Shi, China
Year founded
Founded 2026

Overview by:

Ziyao Luo

Founder & China Procurement Lead About the Team

Service Lines

Procurement Support: 60%
Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting: 20%
Supply Chain Management: 20%

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Procurement Support Focus

Strategic Sourcing: 40%
Procurement Consulting: 25%
Source-to-Contract Procurement: 20%
Procurement Strategy: 15%

Supply Chain Consulting

Supply Chain Transformation Consulting: 100%

Supply Chain Management Focus

Supply Chain Planning: 70%
Freight Management: 20%
Inventory Planning: 10%

Industries

Consumer products & services: 30%
eCommerce: 25%
Manufacturing: 20%
Retail: 15%
Food & Beverage: 10%

Clients

Small Business (<$10M): 80%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $1,000+

Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr

Rating for cost 5 /5

Most Common Project Size

Confidential based on 1 review

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Supply Chain Consulting Packages

starting at $1,800/month

SCM Packages

starting at $2,500/month

Procurement Assistance Packages

starting at $1,000/total

Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality

5.0 /5
Schedule

4.5 /5
Cost

5.0 /5
Willing to Refer

5.0 /5

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Jan. - Mar. 2026

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

“They’re also very professional in their work.”

Aug 20, 2026

VP, Construction Company

Bobby Axe

Construction
Paris, France
51-200 Employees
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ARBO China Procurement created a bill of materials for a construction company. They sourced parts that were competitive in price and quality, negotiated with factories, and found safe shipping methods.

The client saved 40% of their costs thanks to ARBO China Procurement's work. The team had a fast response time, and the quality of their work was very good. They were quick and specific in their reports. The client also praised their professionalism.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of a construction company. We offer customized lifting equipment for retail and massive resale. We also do supplements and pet products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ARBO China Procurement?

We needed help sourcing parts for our products.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ARBO China Procurement has created a new bill of materials (BOM) for our products and has been sourcing parts that are competitive in price and quality. The team has also been negotiating with factories and finding the best price and safest shipping methods. The products we’ve been sourcing include dog transport cages, power units, and energy power for daily drinking.

What is the team composition?

We’ve been working with 2–5 teammates from ARBO China Procurement.

How did you come to work with ARBO China Procurement?

We found them through an online search, Clutch, and Upwork. We chose them because they offered good value for the cost, and we had worked with one of their fellows before.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January-March 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

ARBO China Procurement has a fast response time, and we’ve saved 40% of our costs. The quality of their work is very good, and they’re quick and specific in their reports.

How did ARBO China Procurement perform from a project management standpoint?

ARBO China Procurement’s project management is perfect. We communicate through virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ARBO China Procurement’s 24-hour response time is impressive, even though we have a time difference. They’re also very professional in their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.

RATINGS

5.0

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Product Development & Sample Programme

Turn a benchmark or product concept into a China-ready manufacturing brief, qualified partner route and controlled sample programme. ARBO coordinates bilingual technical communication, sample rounds and decision-ready comparisons before production. Sample, courier, tooling, lab, travel and third-party costs are quoted separately.

Small

Best for one SKU and a clear benchmark

$1,800 /month

Development scope: 1 SKU + China-ready brief
Supplier route: Manufacturer route map
Commercial comparison: MOQ, lead time, setup costs

Medium

Best for custom formula or product development

$3,800 /month

Development scope: 1 SKU + one sample round
Supplier route: Qualified partner shortlist
Commercial comparison: Quote + sample comparison

Large

Best for two controlled sample rounds

$4,800 /month

Development scope: 1 SKU + two sample rounds
Supplier route: Qualified partner shortlist
Commercial comparison: Quote + sample scorecard

Features	Small $1,800 /mo	Medium $3,800 /mo	Large $4,800 /mo
Development scope	1 SKU + China-ready brief	1 SKU + one sample round	1 SKU + two sample rounds
Supplier route	Manufacturer route map	Qualified partner shortlist	Qualified partner shortlist
Commercial comparison	MOQ, lead time, setup costs	Quote + sample comparison	Quote + sample scorecard

Small $1,800 /mo
Development scope	1 SKU + China-ready brief
Supplier route	Manufacturer route map
Commercial comparison	MOQ, lead time, setup costs

Medium $3,800 /mo
Development scope	1 SKU + one sample round
Supplier route	Qualified partner shortlist
Commercial comparison	Quote + sample comparison

Large $4,800 /mo
Development scope	1 SKU + two sample rounds
Supplier route	Qualified partner shortlist
Commercial comparison	Quote + sample scorecard

China Procurement Office

An ongoing buyer-side operating layer in China for active procurement. ARBO manages bilingual supplier communication, commercial follow-up, sample and milestone tracking, weekly reporting and issue escalation without hidden supplier commissions. Travel, inspections, testing and freight are quoted separately.

Small

Best for one active programme and two suppliers

$2,500 /month

Active programmes: 1 programme
Supplier coverage: Up to 2 suppliers
Reporting and control: Weekly status + issue tracker

Medium

Best for two programmes and five suppliers

$4,500 /month

Active programmes: Up to 2 programmes
Supplier coverage: Up to 5 suppliers
Reporting and control: Weekly status + monthly review

Large

Best for four programmes and eight suppliers

$7,500 /month

Active programmes: Up to 4 programmes
Supplier coverage: Up to 8 suppliers
Reporting and control: Weekly status + escalation review

Features	Small $2,500 /mo	Medium $4,500 /mo	Large $7,500 /mo
Active programmes	1 programme	Up to 2 programmes	Up to 4 programmes
Supplier coverage	Up to 2 suppliers	Up to 5 suppliers	Up to 8 suppliers
Reporting and control	Weekly status + issue tracker	Weekly status + monthly review	Weekly status + escalation review

Small $2,500 /mo
Active programmes	1 programme
Supplier coverage	Up to 2 suppliers
Reporting and control	Weekly status + issue tracker

Medium $4,500 /mo
Active programmes	Up to 2 programmes
Supplier coverage	Up to 5 suppliers
Reporting and control	Weekly status + monthly review

Large $7,500 /mo
Active programmes	Up to 4 programmes
Supplier coverage	Up to 8 suppliers
Reporting and control	Weekly status + escalation review

China Supplier Sourcing & Procurement Setup

Buyer-side China sourcing for brands ready to move beyond marketplace trading companies. We identify and validate manufacturers, compare quotes and commercial terms, and deliver a decision-ready supplier recommendation. Factory visits, testing, samples, shipping, and third-party fees are quoted separately.

Small

For one product needing a verified shortlist

$1,000 /total

Qualified supplier shortlist: 3 screened manufacturers
Direct supplier communication: 3 written capability checks
Factory verification scope: Registration and identity checks
Commercial comparison and negotiation: Quote, MOQ, and lead-time comparison
Sample and procurement launch support: Not included
7 day delivery

Medium

For brands comparing suppliers and terms

$1,800 /total

Qualified supplier shortlist: 5 screened manufacturers
Direct supplier communication: Up to 5 supplier calls
Factory verification scope: Checks plus evidence review
Commercial comparison and negotiation: Full comparison + 1 negotiation round
Sample and procurement launch support: Sample request coordination
2 week delivery

Large

For brands ready to launch direct procurement

$3,800 /total

Qualified supplier shortlist: 8 screened manufacturers
Direct supplier communication: Up to 8 supplier calls
Factory verification scope: Plus live virtual walkthrough
Commercial comparison and negotiation: Full comparison + 2 negotiation rounds
Sample and procurement launch support: Samples + initial order coordination
4 week delivery

Features	Small $1,000 /total	Medium $1,800 /total	Large $3,800 /total
Qualified supplier shortlist	3 screened manufacturers	5 screened manufacturers	8 screened manufacturers
Direct supplier communication	3 written capability checks	Up to 5 supplier calls	Up to 8 supplier calls
Factory verification scope	Registration and identity checks	Checks plus evidence review	Plus live virtual walkthrough
Commercial comparison and negotiation	Quote, MOQ, and lead-time comparison	Full comparison + 1 negotiation round	Full comparison + 2 negotiation rounds
Sample and procurement launch support	Not included	Sample request coordination	Samples + initial order coordination

Small $1,000 /total
Qualified supplier shortlist	3 screened manufacturers
Direct supplier communication	3 written capability checks
Factory verification scope	Registration and identity checks
Commercial comparison and negotiation	Quote, MOQ, and lead-time comparison
Sample and procurement launch support	Not included

Medium $1,800 /total
Qualified supplier shortlist	5 screened manufacturers
Direct supplier communication	Up to 5 supplier calls
Factory verification scope	Checks plus evidence review
Commercial comparison and negotiation	Full comparison + 1 negotiation round
Sample and procurement launch support	Sample request coordination

Large $3,800 /total
Qualified supplier shortlist	8 screened manufacturers
Direct supplier communication	Up to 8 supplier calls
Factory verification scope	Plus live virtual walkthrough
Commercial comparison and negotiation	Full comparison + 2 negotiation rounds
Sample and procurement launch support	Samples + initial order coordination

Our Story

ARBO is a China-based buyer-side procurement team for overseas brands, importers and manufacturers. We combine fluent English client communication with direct Mandarin supplier outreach, commercial negotiation, sample coordination and production follow-up. Our team is paid by the buyer, documents key decisions and surfaces problems early so clients can build transparent, long-term factory relationships in China.

Meet the Team

Ziyao (Olivia) leads ARBO’s buyer-side sourcing in China, including supplier qualification, Mandarin factory communication, negotiation, samples and production follow-up. She spent seven years in the US and completed a master’s degree in Hong Kong.

What Sets Us Apart

Buyer-side independence

We are paid by the buyer and do not take hidden supplier commissions.

Bilingual factory execution

Direct Mandarin supplier communication with clear English reporting for overseas clients.

Evidence before commitment

We compare suppliers, samples and commercial terms before clients commit to production.

Commonly Asked Questions

We start with the product, target market, volume, budget and non-negotiables, then confirm scope and reporting cadence before contacting factories.

We work as the client’s China-side procurement team, using a shared decision tracker, evidence-backed supplier comparisons and regular English updates.

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Room 112, Building B, Innovation Workshop, Jinrong Technology Park, No. 158 Ji’an South Road, Yangzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone Yang Zhou Shi, China 225127

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