I help international businesses work more effectively in China and Asia through supplier searching, technical sourcing, quality & compliance support, SOP/process improvement, and localisation.
With 25+ years of experience across manufacturing, international trade, quality management, inspection/certification, and bilingual business support, I help clients reduce risk, improve execution, and make better decisions.
🔎China Sourcing & Supplier Support
• Supplier / manufacturer searching
• OEM / ODM manufacturing
• Supplier screening
• Credit analysis & Due diligence (GSXT etc.)
• Factory capability review
• Supplier communication
• Supply chain coordination
✅Quality, Compliance & Risk Support
• Factory audits
• Product inspection
• Lab testing coordination
• Quality / compliance review
• Supplier risk assessment
• Corrective action & improvement support
📋SOPs, Processes & Operational Improvement
• Management Systems certification consulting
• Process mapping
• Workflow documentation
• BPM / BPMN support
• SOP writing
• Procedures, checklists & templates
• Process improvement & standardisation
🌏China Localisation & Bilingual Business Support
• English–Chinese / Chinese–English translation
• Business & technical translation
• Bilingual business writing
• Interpretation support
• China-facing communication support
• Localisation for practical business use
⭐Why Clients Work With Me
• 25+ years in international trade, tech sourcing, quality, compliance, and operations
• Led 200+ onsite audits/inspections and translated over 1 million tech & business words
• Extensive industrial exposure in E&E, consumers, bulk, machinery, chemical and biology
• Strong understanding of both China-side execution and international business expectations
• Practical support that connects supplier selection, quality, process, and communication
🤝Available For
• Long-term business partnership
• Short-term projects
• Ongoing support
• China-side support when appropriate
📩Let's Connect
If you are looking for practical support across China and Asia sourcing, supplier assessment, quality & compliance, SOPs, China-side communication, and localisation, feel free to message me.
ISO 9001
English to Chinese Translation
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Product Sourcing
Quality Inspection
Supply Chain Management
Business Process Management
Quality Management System
ISO 27001
Credit Counseling
Supplier Search
Due Diligence
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Model & Notation
Quality Audit
M. Ammar A.
Karachi, Pakistan
$17/hr
5.0
96 jobs
✅ 14+ years of Experience
✅ ISO Consultant (9001:2015/27001:2022/FSSC/FDA/UL-94-181/Food/HACCP/CCP/PRP's)
✅ Proven Results in ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, 45001, 22000, FSSC, SQF, 14064, 14065, 21001, 42001, ISO 51001:2024
✅ISO 13485 and MDSAP-aligned Medical Device QMS readiness
✅ ISO AS9100D, EN9120 Specialist
✅ SOC 2 and CMMC Specialist
✅ CCPA/CPRA Compliance Specialist (Opt-Out Mechanisms, Data Sharing/Selling Controls)
✅ Legal and Regulatory Copywriter for Packaging Compliance
✅ Certified Quality Professional
✅ Secure SDLC & Privacy-by-Design Implementation
✅ ISO 14064-14065 Greenhouse Gas Emission (Certification & Accreditation)
✅ ISO 14064-1,14064-2,14064-3 (Verification and Validation)
✅ SAP S4/HANA QM Certified
✅ SQFI Implementation Expert
✅ Sustainability Data Management
✅ Internal Audit Expert
✅ Policy Writing
✅ SOP Specialist
✅ Company Policies and Procedures Manual
✅ Work Instruction & Checklist Draft Specialist
✅ FDA Regulations (Food, BRC, REACH, RoH)
✅ Data Visualization Expert
✅ Process Optimization Pro
✅ Process Mapping
✅ Document Control
✅ Manufacturing Data Specialist
✅ Virtual Assistance
✅ Operations & Process Structuring Consultant
⚡ Comprehensive Auditing: In-depth audits for ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems), ensuring compliance and identifying areas for improvement.
⚡ Customized Solutions: Tailored advice and strategies to meet your specific organizational needs, while aligning with international standards.
⚡ Continuous Improvement: Guidance on implementing best practices for ongoing quality and security enhancements.
⚡ Risk Management: Expert analysis and recommendations to mitigate risks, ensuring robust and resilient systems.
⚡ Training and Support: Providing staff training and support to understand and effectively implement ISO standards.
🚀Specialized Expertise🚀 in Quality Control, Assurance, and Audit Management across diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, food, petrochemical, and automotive industries, I have consistently demonstrated leadership in achieving ISO 9001, BRC, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001 certifications. My proficiency extends to Data Visualization, where I leverage advanced techniques to drive insights and informed decision-making.
In addition to my certification leadership, I have successfully spearheaded process safety initiatives and optimized business processes. My adeptness in SAP implementation and Quality Management (QM) ensures seamless operations and adherence to best practices. Furthermore, I possess a strong track record in complaint handling and process optimization.
As an ISO Consultant and Writer, I am dedicated to crafting meticulous Policy & Procedure Documentation aligned with ISO standards, while ensuring full compliance with GDPR requirements. My commitment to excellence is evident in my punctual delivery and relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction, reinforced by consistently positive client feedback.
In all my endeavors, I priorities not only quality and efficiency but also the safeguarding of data protection and privacy, thereby fostering trust and confidence in every project undertaken.
ISO 9001
ISO 27001
ISO 14001
Quality Management System
Quality Assurance
Internal Auditing
Audition Preparation
Master Data Management
Quality Audit
Policy Writing
Procedure Development
Food Packaging
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Environment & Green Technology
Melissa Merle M.
Pasig City, Philippines
$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I provide expert environmental management and compliance services with over 24 years of experience in the energy sector. As a certified lead auditor for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, I help organizations implement and maintain robust quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems that meet regulatory standards. My extensive background includes auditing, greenhouse gas assessment, scope 1, 2, 3 inventory and managing environmental safeguards effectively. I have a proven track record of preventing compliance issues and promoting sustainability initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. If you're seeking someone who can deliver strategic insights and practical solutions for your environmental challenges, I'm here to help. Let’s discuss how I can support your organization's goals in achieving environmental excellence.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
Sustainability
Environmental Science
Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
Environmental Law
Proofreading
Procedure Documentation
Internal Auditing
Eduardo M.
Quito, Ecuador
$27/hr
5.0
7 jobs
I help organizations build scalable, audit-ready process architectures. Whether you are preparing for a rigorous ISO certification or an aggressive digital transformation, I turn chaotic workflows into structured, high-performing systems with zero unnecessary bureaucracy.
As a UKAS Certified Lead Auditor with over 215+ audit days across 190+ companies, I know exactly what auditors, executive stakeholders, and technical teams need to see. I bridge the gap between compliance (ISO 9001/45001/14001) and operational efficiency. By leveraging advanced BPMN 2.0 modeling and AI-optimized workflows, I document your business rapidly and accurately.
🔹 Core Consulting Competencies:
• Process Architecture & Mapping: Expert in BPMN 2.0, Lucidchart, and Microsoft Visio to design Level 0/Level 1 macroprocesses and swimlane diagrams.
• Digital Transformation & AI Readiness: Structuring document hierarchies and data workflows to feed enterprise systems.
• ISO Implementation & Gap Analysis: Full-cycle QMS design (9001, 14001, 45001, 17100).
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Building controlled, traceable, and easily maintainable version-control frameworks.
• Bilingual Execution: Native fluency in Spanish for LATAM enterprise projects, fully fluent in English.
I have collaborated with certification bodies and global clients both on-site and remotely. Clients appreciate my practical approach, clear communication, and fast turnaround in translating complex operations into clean, visual blueprints.
Available for targeted architecture design and long-term advisory retainers.
Let’s discuss your project.
ISO 9001
Management Consulting
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
ISO 14001
Quality Management System
Internal Auditing
Risk Management
Information Security
Process Architecture
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Management
Business Process Model & Notation
Business Analysis
Process Integration
Procedure Development
Technical Documentation
KPI Metric Development
AI Consulting
Google Workspace
Business Development
Therese H.
Stockport, United Kingdom
$30/hr
5.0
13 jobs
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senior compliance, quality and risk governance leader with a 20+ year track record designing, implementing and maturing regulatory, risk and quality frameworks across legal services, professional bodies, healthcare, education and SaaS environments. Expert in developing governance systems that strengthen organisational resilience, achieve ISO certification, enhance regulatory alignment and drive continuous improvement.
Experienced advising Boards and Executive Teams, leading enterprise risk initiatives, directing audit and assurance activity, and embedding frameworks aligned to ISO, SRA, CQC, OFSTED/OFQUAL, GDPR and the UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF) & ISO 27566-1 . Recognised for building high-performing audit/compliance functions, stabilising complex environments, and delivering multi-stakeholder transformation programmes.
A strategic operator with a hands-on approach to implementation, culture change and operational excellence.
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LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
• Governance Design & Maturity Frameworks
• Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Governance
• Compliance Strategy & Operating Model Development
• ISO Certification Leadership (9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, 17025, 13485, 17065, 19011)
• Regulatory Alignment (SRA, CQC, OFSTED, OFQUAL, UKDIATF, GDPR/DPA)
• Audit & Assurance Leadership (Internal, Supplier, External, 3rd-party)
• Board Reporting & Executive Stakeholder Management
• Policy, Framework & Controls Development
• Agile Project Delivery & Organisational Change
• Quality, Operations & Continuous Improvement Leadership
• Digital Compliance, Identity & Information Governance
** MDSAP/FDA 21 CFR 820.30, Medical Devices, ISO 13485 & 14971.
** clickup project management platform
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RELEVANT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Senior Compliance Officer (Contract)
Directed compliance governance, operational assurance and ISO frameworks for a national professional body undergoing significant organisational expansion.
Key Leadership Achievements:
• Led ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001 certification programmes, ensuring third-party audit readiness and sustainable governance controls.
• Designed organisational compliance workflows, quality systems and enterprise audit strategies.
• Supported OFSTED and OFQUAL regulatory compliance for apprenticeships, adult learning and professional training frameworks.
• Produced board-level governance reports, risk analysis and assurance outputs.
• Designed an industry-specific Quality Standard—including scope definition, KPI structures, risk governance, due diligence, stakeholder strategy and budget oversight.
• Established supplier governance and internal audit criteria for a multi-vendor environment.
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Provides senior advisory leadership to regulated and high-risk organisations on compliance frameworks, governance maturity, enterprise risk and operational quality systems.
Key Leadership Achievements:
• Designed and embedded risk-based audit and assurance frameworks across legal and regulated services.
• Advised on SRA Code of Conduct governance across multiple legal disciplines, improving oversight, client care, complaint management and risk controls.
• Implemented multi-standard ISO Management Systems (9001, 14001, 22301, 27001) including readiness, documentation, gap analysis and audit leadership.
• Developed organisation-wide governance documentation, risk registers, control frameworks and compliance monitoring programmes.
• Managed audit teams delivering independent assurance to senior leadership.
• Strengthened AML, sanctions, CDD/PEP, ABC, conflicts and client onboarding governance controls.
• Supported Digital ID compliance for UKDIATF (SaaS) and contributed to PAS 1296 (Age Verification) aligned processes.
• Delivered AgilePM-led transformation projects involving workflow redesign, operational optimisation and compliance digitalisation.
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Agile Project Management (AgilePM) – Foundation (Practitioner in progress)
• Lead Auditor – ISO 9001
• Specialist knowledge: ISO 17025, ISO 13485, ISO 19011, ISO 17065
• Professional Presentations Training (SGS UK)
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EDUCATION
BSc (Hons) Quality Management, University of Salford
HND Business & Finance, University of Salford
ISO 9001
ISO 9000
Due Diligence
GDPR
ISO 27001
California Consumer Privacy Act
Quality Control
Compliance
Project Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
Legal Consulting
Document Control
Anti-Money Laundering
Data Privacy
Document Review
Mohamed E.
10th of Ramadan, Egypt
$40/hr
4.8
81 jobs
Need ISO certification without the stress?
I help businesses implement ISO standards like 9001, 27001, 14001, 45001, 21001, and 17025 with custom-built systems that pass audits on the first try.
My services include:
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2. Internal Audits & Gap Analysis
3. Audit Readiness & Corrective Actions
4. ESG & Sustainability Reporting
5. Remote & On-site Consultations
Industries I’ve worked with:
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ISO 9001
ISO 9000
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Business Plan
Form Completion
Quality Control
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
Technical Documentation
Financial Audit
ISO 14001
Internal Auditing
Quality Assurance
ISO 27001
Sustainability
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