NPD & Purchasing Specialist – Product Innovation

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

Job summary

Office Angels in Wimbledon is seeking a Product Developer to oversee NPD, branding and purchasing activities from concept to launch. The role requires 2–5 years' experience in product development, with a focus on beauty/FMCG consumer products, strong organisation and supplier liaison skills.

You will manage multiple development projects, coordinate suppliers, maintain product information, and ensure launches stay on schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience within Product Development, NPD, Buying, or a similar role.

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

Project management

Excel

Supplier liaison

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

Office Angels in Wimbledon is seeking a Product Developer to oversee NPD, branding and purchasing activities from concept to launch. The role requires 2–5 years' experience in product development, with a focus on beauty/FMCG consumer products, strong organisation and supplier liaison skills.

You will manage multiple development projects, coordinate suppliers, maintain product information, and ensure launches stay on schedule.