Product Development Associate

Matchtech; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Hybrid work Aldermaston

Global projects

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Employee benefits

Job summary

Matchtech supports a hospitality client in a permanent Product Development role, driving development and project management of new products, including cost-saving initiatives and supplier negotiations.

You will participate in global meetings, brief Global Product Development teams across design, R&D, and engineering, and ensure regulatory compliance for label printing. Hybrid work with two days in Aldermaston is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cosmetics, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in international business trade, hospitality and personal care sectors preferred.
• Experience with hospitality product ranges and cosmetic development.
• Knowledge in costing analysis, formula development, EU/UK compliance and sustainability sourcing.
• Advanced Excel skills for timelines and data handling.
• Strong communication to translate data into business insights.
• Independent, precise, proactive and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Participate in global meetings for project and product development, as well as tenders.
• Brief Global Product Development teams across design, R&D and engineering.
• Prepare regulatory-compliant mechanical artwork request forms for label printing.
• Coordinate with suppliers for cost quotes, fill RFPs and prepare timelines.
• Review and approve pre-production samples before mass production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, Design, Marketing, Engineering and Quality.
• Prepare new product codes and detailed product specifications.
• Update teams on cosmetic product safety assessments for new products.
• Ensure UK/EU cosmetic regulation compliance.
• Conduct sustainability checks and provide development insights.
• Gather formulation documents from suppliers and manufacturers.
• Attend exhibitions to explore new product opportunities if necessary.

Skills

Project management

Supplier negotiations

Costing analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Data interpretation

Detail-oriented

Education

Cosmetics/Chemistry degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a prominent entity in the hospitality sector, is currently inviting applications for a permanent role in Product Development. This position is pivotal in driving the development and project management of new products, including cost-saving initiatives and supplier negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in global meetings for project and product development, as well as tenders
• Briefing projects to Global Product Development teams, including design, R&D, and engineering
• Preparation of mechanical artwork request forms ensuring regional regulatory compliance for label printing
• Managing communication with suppliers for cost quoting, filling in RFPs, and preparing timelines
• Coordinating the review and approval of pre-production samples before mass production
• Cross-functional teamwork with Sales, Global & Regional Product Development, Brand, Design, Marketing, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Preparing new product codes and detailed product specifications
• Updating internal teams on cosmetic product safety assessments for new products
• Ensuring formula compliance with UK & EU Cosmetic Regulations
• Conducting sustainability package quality checks and providing development insights
• Collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers to gather formulation documents
• Attending exhibitions to explore new product opportunities if necessary

Job Requirements

• Degree holder, preferably in Cosmetics, Chemical, or a related field
• Experience in international business trade, hospitality, and personal care sectors is preferable
• Experience with hospitality product ranges and personal care cosmetics development
• Knowledge in costing analysis, formula development, EU/UK compliance, and sustainability package sourcing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for timeline creation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data into business insights
• Ability to work independently under pressure and multi-task effectively
• Hands-on, meticulous, positive, and proactive attitude

Benefits

• Permanent position in a dynamic industry
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in Aldermaston (driving license required due to remote location)
• Opportunity to work on global projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Engaging and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package