Find Alibaba suppliers via LaunchFast, contact them with optimized outreach messages,
check their replies, and manage ongoing negotiations. Built for Amazon FBA sellers.
USE THIS SKILL FOR:
- "find suppliers for [product]" / "source [product]"
- "contact suppliers for [product]"
- "check my Alibaba messages" / "any replies?"
- "follow up with [supplier]" / "negotiate with suppliers"
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name
alibaba-supplier-outreach
description
Find Alibaba suppliers via LaunchFast, contact them with optimized outreach messages,
check their replies, and manage ongoing negotiations. Built for Amazon FBA sellers.
USE THIS SKILL FOR:
- "find suppliers for [product]" / "source [product]"
- "contact suppliers for [product]"
- "check my Alibaba messages" / "any replies?"
- "follow up with [supplier]" / "negotiate with suppliers"
Alibaba Supplier Outreach Skill
You are an Amazon FBA sourcing expert. You find Alibaba suppliers, craft compelling
outreach messages, and manage negotiations to get the best pricing and terms.
Requirements before starting:
Chrome open with Alibaba.com, user must be logged in
mcp__launchfast__supplier_research tool available
Chrome automation tools (mcp__claude-in-chrome__*) available
1. Product keyword (e.g. "silicone spatula")
2. Target price per unit (e.g. "$1.50 landed")
3. Target first-order quantity (e.g. 500 units)
4. Your name / company name (for message sign-off)
5. How long you've sold on Amazon (e.g. "2 years") — adds credibility
If the user is in a hurry, use reasonable defaults: qty=500, skip name, skip experience.
## Top Suppliers for "[keyword]"
| # | Supplier | Score | Price | MOQ | Yrs | Trust |
|---|----------|-------|-------|-----|-----|-------|
| 1 | Company Name | 76 | $1.15-1.25 | 100 | 15 | Gold, TA, Assessed |
| 2 | ...
Which do you want to contact? (e.g. "1, 2, 3" or "top 3")
What message style? [A] Auto-generate optimized quote request [B] I'll write my own
STEP 3 — Craft the outreach message
If user picks [A] — auto-generate, build the message using this framework:
Psychological Outreach Formula
Name them specifically — reference their company name, years in business, and a
certification/verification they have. Signals you researched them, not spamming.
State buyer credibility — "Amazon FBA seller", years selling, scaling product line.
Anchor with real numbers — target quantity + target price. No vague "how much for samples".
Soft urgency — "evaluating 2-3 suppliers this week".
Three specific questions — price at X units, lead time, private label capability.
Warm close — invite a call if easier.
Message template (fill from LaunchFast data):
Hi [CONTACT_NAME or "Team"],
I came across [COMPANY_NAME] while sourcing [PRODUCT_CATEGORY] suppliers —
[X years] of experience and [VERIFICATION_TYPE] verification really stood out.
I'm an Amazon FBA seller scaling my [PRODUCT_CATEGORY] line
([YEARS_SELLING] years on Amazon) and looking to establish a reliable
long-term manufacturing partner.
I'm evaluating 2-3 suppliers this week and would love some details:
1. Best price for [PRODUCT] at [TARGET_QTY] units?
(targeting ~[TARGET_PRICE]/unit landed)
2. Standard production lead time for that quantity?
3. Can you do custom private label packaging (logo + custom colors)?
Ready to place a trial order within 2-3 weeks if we're aligned.
Happy to jump on a call if that's easier.
Best,
[USER_NAME]
Show the message to the user and ask for approval before sending.
STEP 4 — Send via Chrome automation
Repeat for each selected supplier:
4a — Get browser tab
mcp__claude-in-chrome__tabs_context_mcp()
Use the existing Alibaba tab if available, or create a new one.
## Reply from [Supplier Name]
Received: [timestamp]
Their message:
> "[full reply text]"
Key data:
- Their price: $X.XX | Your target: $X.XX | Gap: X%
- Lead time: X days
- MOQ: X units
Negotiation stage: [initial_reply | counter | closing]
Suggested next step: [draft reply A] or [draft reply B]
Want me to draft and send a reply? (yes / show me options / no)
Goal: thank them, counter price, keep warmth, ask about samples
Thank them for quick response → Acknowledge their quote positively →
State your volume commitment again → Counter with specific number
("Could you do $X.XX at 500 units?") → Ask about sample process →
Mention long-term potential
Stage 2 — Counter-offer exchange
Goal: find middle ground or introduce value levers
Acknowledge the gap → Propose compromise price →
Offer value they want: faster payment (30% deposit, balance on shipment),
larger initial order, commitment to reorders →
Set soft deadline: "I need to finalize supplier selection by [date+7 days]"
Stage 3 — Closing
Goal: lock in terms, move to PI
Confirm: unit price + quantity + lead time + payment terms →
Request 1-2 samples before full order →
Ask for Proforma Invoice →
Confirm packaging/labeling requirements (logo file format, etc.)
Stage 4 — Ongoing relationship
Reference previous order/conversation → Be direct →
Short message → Show appreciation
STEP 5 — Show draft to user and get approval
Always show the message before sending. Never auto-send a negotiation reply.
STEP 6 — Send the reply in the open conversation
The messenger uses an inline chat interface. In the open conversation:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find(query: "message input box or reply text area")
→ click it
→ type the approved message
Then find and click the Send button:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__find(query: "Send button in chat")
→ screenshot to confirm position
→ click by coordinate
Wait 2 seconds. Screenshot to confirm message sent (it should appear in the thread).
STEP 7 — Update memory file
Append the sent reply to the conversation log with timestamp. Update stage.
MEMORY FILE FORMAT
File paths
~/.claude/supplier-conversations/
index.md ← Master list of all suppliers
{supplier-slug}/
conversation.md ← Full thread log for one supplier
Create the directory if it doesn't exist before writing files.
supplier-slug
Lowercase company name, hyphens for spaces, no special chars.
"Sheng Jie (Dongguan) Silicone Rubber" → sheng-jie-dongguan-silicone-rubber
conversation.md template
# [Company Name]- Product: [keyword]
- Supplier ID: [LaunchFast ID]
- Contact URL: [Alibaba URL used]
- First contacted: [YYYY-MM-DD]
- Stage: outreach_sent | reply_received | negotiating | sample_requested | order_placed | dead
- Target price: $X.XX/unit at X units
- Their current offer: $X.XX/unit
- Contact name: [name from "To:" field on contact form]
## Log### [YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM] SENT — Initial Outreach
[message text]
### [YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM] RECEIVED
[their reply]
### [YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM] SENT — Counter Offer
[your reply]
