Buyer /Product Developer

Page Personnel; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product-focused company in Oldham is looking for a Product Specialist to manage product development processes. This role involves critical path management, collaborating with different departments, and negotiating with suppliers. The successful candidate will have experience in product management and sourcing. The position offers flexible hours, hybrid working arrangements, and free parking.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying, Product Management, or Product Development.
• Proven ability to develop own brand / white label products.
• Experience with importing goods from the Far East.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development timelines effectively.
• Collaborate with Sales and Design for product meetings.
• Negotiate cost prices to meet margin targets.

Skills

Product Development

Critical Path Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Trend Analysis

Job description

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A customer and product focused business in the Tameside area. From stationery and bags for life, to toys, stationery, pet accessories & license collections, this business is renowned for creating standout quality products. Due to strong demand from retailer partners, they are seeking to add a Product Specialist to the team.

Job Description

• Ownership of the product Development Critical Path Management with Product Coordinator
• Ensuring product critical paths and weekly workloads are on track to achieve deadlines
• Working in conjunction with Sales and Design to prepare for customer meetings
• Order Critical Path Management: Monitoring Order Critical Path with Merch/Product Coordinator to ensure intake dates are met
• Product & Range Development: Reacting & completing Sales Team Briefs in the required time frame
• Collaborating with design on products and packaging
• Negotiating the best cost price to achieve department margin targets
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential suppliers
• Competitive shopping & applying knowledge of current marketplace trends to guide product development
• Attending trade shows for inspiration and sourcing new products/suppliers
• Participating in and assisting with kick-off and category meetings

The Successful Applicant

• Currently in a Buying, Product Management, Product Developer role or similar
• Experience working and developing own brand / white label products
• Experience with importing goods from the Far East

What's on Offer

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week, with flexible hours, hybrid working, and free parking.