OR BUSINESS SOURCING
China Sourcing & Procurement for Importers and Distributors
Evaluate suppliers, compare quotations, negotiate better terms and coordinate your China orders—from requirements and samples through production and shipment readiness.
7+ years of China sourcing experience | English, French & Chinese
Who we help
Importers & distributors
Supplier alternatives, better terms and support for repeat purchasing.
Established product brands
Supplier evaluation, sample coordination and production follow-up.
Purchasing & operations teams
RFQs, supplier communication and order coordination.
How we support your purchasing
Supplier sourcing & evaluation
Supplier shortlists, comparisons and risk assessments.
RFQs & negotiation
Comparable quotations and negotiation of price, MOQ and payment terms.
Production & quality coordination
Production follow-up, issue escalation and independent inspection coordination.
Ongoing procurement support
Repeat orders, supplier communication and performance reviews.
How a project works
01
Share your requirements
02
Agree scope, responsibilities & fees
03
Execute the agreed work
04
Review findings & next actions
See our approach
Sample reports demonstrate our method; illustrative figures are not client results.
Meet Ridley Onya
Founder of OR Business Sourcing. 7+ years of China sourcing experience, practical knowledge of Chinese supplier environments and communication in English, French and Chinese.
Supporting international buyers remotely, with on-site activities coordinated through suitable providers when required.
Tell us what you buy—and what needs to improve.
Share your product, approximate quantity, destination and sourcing challenge.
SERVICES
Practical procurement support.
Clear deliverables.
Choose a focused assignment or ongoing support. Every engagement starts with an agreed scope, responsibilities, timeline and fee.
01
Supplier Sourcing & Evaluation
WHEN YOU NEED IT
Find a new supplier or replace an existing one
WHAT WE DO
Requirements review, supplier research, screening, capability assessment and comparison.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Qualified shortlist, comparison matrix, evidence gaps, risk notes and recommendation.
02
Supplier Verification
WHEN YOU NEED IT
Evaluate a supplier before committing funds or an order.
WHAT WE DO
Identity and registration checks, factory/trader assessment, supplier-document review and capability questions.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Verification report, evidence register, unresolved risks and follow-up conditions. Supplier claims are distinguished from independently checked evidence.
03
RFQ & Negotiation Support
WHEN YOU NEED IT
Compare offers or improve purchasing terms.
WHAT WE DO
Consistent RFQ, quotation clarification and negotiation of price, MOQ, payment and lead time.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Normalized quotations, negotiated terms and decision summary.
04
Order, Production & Quality Coordination
WHEN YOU NEED IT
Follow an approved order through production.
WHAT WE DO
Sample follow-up, buyer approval records, milestone tracking, issue escalation and third-party inspection coordination.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Progress reports, issue log and shipment-readiness summary.
05
Ongoing Procurement Support
WHEN YOU NEED IT
Manage repeat orders or multiple suppliers.
WHAT WE DO
Reorder follow-up, supplier communication, performance reviews and cost analysis.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Agreed reporting, supplier scorecards and recurring purchasing support.
ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
Choose the level of support that fits your needs.
Verification assignment
Sourcing project
Order coordination
Monthly support
Fees depend on product complexity, supplier count and coordination requirements. Third-party costs are agreed separately.
OUR WORKFLOW
A clear and structured process from start to finish.
01
Review requirements
02
Agree scope and fees
03
Execute the agreed work
04
Report and coordinate approved next steps
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS
The buyer approves specifications, suppliers, orders and payments. Physical inspections, audits and laboratory testing are performed by suitable specialists. Freight and customs work involves appropriate providers. No savings or delivery outcome is guaranteed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you work with our existing supplier?
Yes, evaluation can focus on your current supplier.
Can you help find a replacement supplier?
Yes. We can help identify alternatives once your product specifications and transition requirements are defined.
Do you support small orders?
Suitability depends on product, supplier MOQ and project economics.
Who pays suppliers?
Payment arrangements are agreed in scope; the buyer retains payment approval.
How are inspections arranged?
Suitable independent providers are coordinated against agreed criteria.
What is needed to start?
Product, quantity, destination, timeline and main challenge.
Let’s discuss your requirements and how I can support your procurement project.
SAMPLE WORK
See how procurement decisions are documented.
Review our reporting approach before discussing your project.
The supplier evaluation and case study below are illustrative samples. They do not represent a verified supplier or completed client engagement.
OR Business Sourcing Capability Profile
Experience, services, engagement structure and client deliverables.
3 pages
China Supplier Evaluation — Sample Report
Evidence assessment, weighted scoring, unresolved risks and approval conditions.
4 pages • Illustrative
Procurement Case Study — Illustrative
A fictional supplier-replacement study for a repeat-order steel component.
4 pages • Illustrative
FICTIONAL SCENARIO — NOT A CLIENT RESULT
A lower quote was only the beginning.
Context
60,000 custom steel brackets annually; six orders of 10,000 units.
Objective
Compare like-for-like offers, supplier risks and switching costs before committing.
Our procurement decision method
01
Define specifications
Confirm drawings, materials, quality requirements and annual volume.
02
Normalize quotations
Align commercial terms, Incoterms and included costs for a fair comparison.
03
Check supplier and sample
Verify business identity, production capability and sample quality.
04
Validate actual cost before scaling
Include all landed costs, inspection and switching costs.
Modeled costs per 10,000-unit order · USD
| Item | Incumbent | Candidate B |
|---|---|---|
| Goods (10,000 units) | 50,000 | 45,500 |
| Freight allowance | 2,100 | 2,500 |
| Added inspection allowance | 0 | 200 |
| Compared order cost | 52,100 | 48,200 |
Annual goods-price opportunity
$27,000
$4,500 lower goods price × 6 orders
Annual recurring opportunity
$23,400
$3,900 per order × 6 orders
First-year net opportunity
$18,600
($3,900 × 6 orders) − $4,800 setup
Setup cost detail
$2,400 samples/validation/setup + $1,800 project fee + $600 tooling = $4,800
Note
Modeled opportunity only. Duties, taxes, financing, defects and disruption are excluded. Actual savings require validation.
Conditional recommendation: samples and independent checks first.
No production approval until identity, payment, technical and quality gates are satisfied.
Want this level of clarity for your purchasing?
Let’s discuss your requirements and how this approach can support your business.
ABOUT
Meet Ridley Onya
Founder | China Sourcing & Procurement
I help international buyers navigate Chinese supplier markets, evaluate sourcing options and coordinate procurement projects with clearer communication and documented decisions.
7+ years of China sourcing experience
English • French • Chinese
Remote support • On-site coordination
EXPERIENCE
Experience grounded in supplier communication and practical sourcing
My background combines practical China exposure and product sourcing experience with an understanding of Chinese supplier environments. I support buyers with supplier research, quotation comparisons, negotiation and purchasing coordination.
Experience relates to Ridley’s work history; it is not a claim that every service has been delivered for seven years.
What I bring to your project
Supplier communication
Clarify requirements and resolve questions across languages.
Structured evaluation
Compare commercial offers, capabilities and evidence gaps.
Commercial follow-through
Document agreed terms, approvals and next actions.
Procurement coordination
Keep supplier discussions, milestones and issues organized.
Professional background
Bachelor of Computer Science
Communication in English, French and Chinese
Supplier research and quotation comparison
Commercial negotiation and supplier follow-up
Procurement documentation and order coordination
My technical background supports structured research, organized information handling and clear procurement documentation.
How OR Business Sourcing operates
OR Business Sourcing supports international buyers through remote sourcing and procurement coordination. Supplier research, quotation comparisons, negotiations and order follow-up are managed through direct communication and documented updates.Where on-site factory audits, inspections or specialist testing are needed, these activities are coordinated with suitable independent providers under an agreed scope.The buyer retains final approval of suppliers, specifications, orders and payments.
Working principles
✓ Evidence before assumptions
✓ Clear scope and fees
✓ Documented buyer approvals
✓ Prompt issue escalation
✓ Transparent third-party costs
✓ Confidential handling of project information
Connect with Ridley Onya
View my professional profile on LinkedIn.
Let’s discuss your sourcing requirements.
I’m available to learn about your project and explore how I can support your China sourcing and procurement needs.
Contact
Let’s discuss your sourcing requirements.
Tell me what you need to source, what is not working with your current supplier, or where you need procurement support. Share a few project details so I can assess the fit and suggest a practical next step.
Tell me about your project
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Ridley Onya
OR Business Sourcing
China Sourcing & Procurement
China phone: +86 132 5208 0351View my LinkedIn profile
Communication in English, French and Chinese. Remote sourcing and procurement support, with on-site activities coordinated through suitable providers when required.
What happens next
01
Review your enquiry
I review your requirements and identify any information needed to understand your project.
02
Clarify the scope
We discuss the sourcing challenge, deliverables, responsibilities and practical next steps.
03
Agree the engagement
If the project is a fit, you receive a proposed scope, timeline and fees before work begins.
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your enquiry has been submitted. I’ll review your requirements and reply to the email address you provided.If you need to add information, email [email protected].