Product Developer / Senior Buyer

CPI Selection; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Product Developer to drive product development from concept to market. The ideal candidate will oversee cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance with standards, and engage customers in assessing product performance. This role offers a competitive salary and standard hours from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5.30 pm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Merchandiser, or Product Developer in retail or manufacturing.
• A unique balance of creativity and analytical abilities.
• Experience with licensed and/or construction products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and QA to deliver projects on time.
• Manage daily communication with the Hong Kong office and factories for product releases.
• Work with Design team on concepts and packaging solutions.
• Develop product ranges including pricing structures and planogram solutions.
• Ensure compliance with product specifications for target ROI.
• Oversee team assignments and prioritize workloads.
• Resolve project issues proactively with creative solutions.
• Engage customers and assess product performance based on sales.

Skills

Project Management

Creative Collaboration

Global Coordination

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title : Product Developer / Senior Buyer

Location : High Wycombe (Easily accessible from Amersham, Beaconsfield, and the M40)

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer / Product Developer with a passion for quality, innovation, and growth? Join my client, a dynamic global supplier and manufacturer celebrated for delivering outstanding, quality products worldwide. Due to their ongoing success and expansion, they’re looking to add skilled individuals who can drive product development from initial concept through to market launch.

About the Role

In this pivotal role as a Senior Buyer / Product Developer , you’ll be engaged in every phase of product creation, from ideation through to launch. Working with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure that all products align with customer standards, values, and market demands. This role requires close collaboration with merchandisers, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to achieve successful product outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management : Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and QA to ensure projects are delivered on-cost, on-spec, and on-time, meeting ethical and safety standards.
• Global Coordination : Work daily with the Hong Kong office, factories, and QA to manage a successful Product Development and Release (PDR) process.
• Creative Collaboration : Partner with the Design team on concepts, artwork, packaging solutions, and copy, ensuring consistency in branding.
• Range Development : Build and propose product ranges including SKU counts, pricing structures, and planogram solutions.
• Specification and Compliance : Draft and sign off on detailed product specifications and ensure all products are costed to deliver target ROI.
• Team Leadership : Oversee and evaluate team assignments, prioritize workloads, and adjust resources as needed.
• Issue Resolution : Proactively address and resolve project issues, offering creative solutions to stakeholders.
• Customer Engagement : Present products, ranges, and categories to customers, and assess product performance based on retail sales.

Competitive Salary | Hours : Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm

About You

• Experience : Proven experience as a Senior Buyer, Merchandiser, or Product Developer, ideally in retail or manufacturing.
• Skillset : A unique balance of creativity and analytical abilities with strong attention to detail and a positive, proactive mindset.
• Industry Knowledge : Experience with licensed and / or construction products is a strong advantage.
• Growth Mindset : Enthusiastic about contributing to a thriving, fast-paced environment.

Please contact [e-mail] to apply and learn more.