NPD & Buying Specialist: Product Launch

Office Angels; Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Sutton is seeking a Buying Assistant / Product Developer to help take consumer products from concept through to launch. You will support development, coordinate suppliers, and keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in product development, NPD or buying, with a preference for experience in beauty, FMCG, or consumer products. Strong Excel and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience within Product Development, NPD, Buying, or a similar role.
• Experience within beauty, personal care, FMCG, retail, or consumer products would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products from concept through to launch.
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and emerging product opportunities.
• Create product concepts, mood boards, and presentations to support new product initiatives.
• Coordinate the product sample development process, including requesting, tracking, reviewing, and organising samples.
• Prepare product specifications, packaging information, barcodes, and supporting product documentation.
• Coordinate product testing, collect feedback, and monitor development progress.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding product briefs, samples, packaging development, artwork, and production timelines.
• Support innovative packaging development and recommend improvements to product presentation and shelf appeal.
• Maintain accurate product development records, project trackers, and product information within internal systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure projects remain on schedule and launches are delivered successfully.

Skills

Product development

NPD

Buying

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Office Angels in Sutton is seeking a Buying Assistant / Product Developer to help take consumer products from concept through to launch. You will support development, coordinate suppliers, and keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in product development, NPD or buying, with a preference for experience in beauty, FMCG, or consumer products. Strong Excel and project-management skills are essential.