A single point of contact
An agent in China who runs your purchase end to end.
Define the task — I handle the rest. You don't have to work out how to manage each stage of purchasing from China, who takes over the goods once the supplier is found, or what to do with the Chinese specifics — I manage the entire sourcing and purchasing process end to end, from the first supplier question to export handover. You work with me directly, and China never turns into your second job.
One supplier or multiple suppliers — makes no difference. I run the whole process and everything around it here, on the ground, so you're not chasing suppliers or hunting for a separate contractor for every single task from thousands of miles away.
One supplier or multiple suppliers — makes no difference. I run the whole process and everything around it here, on the ground, so you're not chasing suppliers or hunting for a separate contractor for every single task from thousands of miles away.
Anton Gora
Independent sourcing
and purchasing agent in China
and purchasing agent in China
Master’s degree in Sinology
In China since 2005
In China since 2005
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Sourcing
Purposeful work, not a random search: I source the product or the supplier in China that fits your specific task or project — not someone from my "trusted list", but the one that fits you. I find, filter, and compare against your requirements. -
Execution
Orders, negotiation, confirmations, the back-and-forth, the follow-ups, and issue handling. Payment assistance — and seller of record where a purchase from several suppliers needs one counterparty and one invoice. -
Export
Where needed, I take on the warehouse and the export. Consolidation of goods from multiple suppliers, storage and repacking. Export handling, container loading, air freight arrangement, or handover to your forwarder.
Up-to-date reporting all the way.
Throughout the work, you have up-to-date execution records. Invoices — clear descriptions and details. Transfers and payments — statement of account. Logistics — warehouse reports. You are not relying on words alone — you see how the work is actually progressing.
Basic
Your supplier, my execution.
≥ 5 %
of the total purchase value, but not less than $580 / deal.
Learn more End-to-end
China-side purchasing management and execution.
≥ 10 %
of the total purchase value, but not less than $580 / deal.
Request Custom scope
Varies
The scope and fee are agreed individually based on workload, risk level, and responsibility in China.
Learn more FAQ
My work is execution, not selling: I don't represent any suppliers or factories, and I don't push specific products. I run the purchase against your requirements — the product category comes from your task.
The agent fee covers my work and direct involvement within the agreed scope. Project-related expenses, such as travel, accommodation and third-party services, are charged separately at actual cost and estimated in advance where possible.
At the start, I review the workload and estimate the purchase value based on standard market pricing or the supplier’s initial quotations. Then we agree a minimum agent fee. If I manage to negotiate a discount or reduce certain costs later, the agent fee stays as agreed. If the scope grows during execution (more items, higher volume, additional suppliers — which means more workload), the agent fee is adjusted based on the final purchase value. This keeps incentives aligned — I can negotiate in your interests without working against my own.
The agent service fee is my only fee, and I don’t take hidden commissions. I keep the workflow transparent, with clear terms, clear reporting, and traceable, defensible records throughout. Transparency is a core principle of my approach.
No. Supplier / factory visits are a separate service and are paid separately.
No. Domestic logistics in China and international shipping are separate costs.
No. Pre-shipment inspection at the supplier’s site is a separate service and is paid separately.
If the goods are consolidated at my warehouse, I do targeted in-warehouse checks before shipping, as far as realistically possible in a warehouse setting. If specific or deeper checks are required, the scope is discussed separately.
Yes. I run the process the same way, whether the money goes through me or straight from you to the suppliers. Either way, my service fee is invoiced separately.
No. I’m not a trading house and I don’t offer credit or finance purchases in advance. Payment terms follow the suppliers’ terms. My role is to manage the purchase workflow — not to act as a lender. The only amount that may be paid against the shipping documents is my agent service fee.