Buyer / Product Developer

Michael Page (UK); Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A customer-focused business in Tameside is seeking a Product Specialist to oversee product development and manage critical paths. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in product management, negotiation, and developing own brand products, with responsibilities spanning collaboration, supplier management, and market analysis.

Benefits

Free Parking

Flexible working hours

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ownership of product development critical path management.
• Collaborate with sales and design teams.
• Negotiate cost prices and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

• Free Parking
• Flexible working hours

About Our Client

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 an 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.
• Comp shopping & applying knowledge of the current competitive marketplace and trends and assisting into the direction of product development.
• Attend Trade shows for inspiration and to source new product/ suppliers. Attending and assisting in 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 product
• Experience of working with import goods from Far East etc
• Excellent written / communication skills
• Strong Negotiation skills

What's on Offer

Monday - Friday 37.5 hours a week + Flexible Hours + Hybrid Working + Free Parking



Buyer / Product Developer

Buyer / Product Developer

Buyer / Product Developer