Senior Product Developer

Quest Search and Selection; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry seeks a Senior Product Developer to lead the development of a women's apparel range. The role involves collaborating effectively across teams, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely product delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong market knowledge, negotiation skills, and a commercial mindset.

Benefits

22 days holidays

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Sustainable and ethically driven brand

Free parking and Bike to Work scheme

Flexible working options (4 or 5 days)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the UK women’s fashion market.
• Experience at Buyer level or above with a track record in women's apparel.
• Expertise in fabrics, garment construction, and range planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a commercially viable range based on market trends.
• Collaborate with teams across design and technical to align with brand goals.
• Manage the product lifecycle through accurate planning and issue resolution.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Head of Recruitment Solutions - Quest Search & Selection

Quest Search & Selection is looking for a Senior Product Developer to lead the development, sourcing, and timely delivery of a commercially successful and sustainable womenswear range that aligns with the company’s goals.

The company is partnering with Am eCommerce DTC womenswear brand renowned for its vibrant extensive range and sustainable values. The business partners with smaller factories in Europe to deliver quality, style within a quicker timeframe

Role & Responsibilities of this Senior Product Developer role-

• Develop and maintain a customer-focused, commercially viable range based on market trends and supplier insights.
• Collaborate with teams across design, merchandising, and technical to align the range with brand, quality, and profitability goals.
• Continuously evaluate performance and adapt strategies to improve range efficiency and results.

Range Presentation & Communication

• Present seasonal product ranges effectively, highlighting key features and sales potential.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate optimal prices without compromising on quality or timelines.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and streamline supplier performance and production routes.

Workflow & Timelines Oversight

• Manage the product lifecycle through accurate critical path planning and proactive issue resolution.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration for successful product launches across various channels.

Qualifications Required for this Senior Product Developer role-

• Strong knowledge of the UK women’s fashion or soft accessories market.
• Experience at Buyer level or above, with a successful track record of developing and growing women’s apparel ranges.
• Has a strong Supplier or Retail background with a mix of design, technical, and buying responsibilities.
• Expertise in fabrics, garment construction, range planning, and end-to-end buying. Have led a smaller team whether in PD, Buying, Tech or Design?
• Skilled in negotiating with suppliers to secure cost-effective, on-time product delivery and comfortable with multi-product categories.
• Highly commercial mindset with the ability to work at pace and independently.

Benefits of this Senior Product Developer role-

• The business is open to 4 day (pro rata) or 5 days per week working
• 22 days holidays
• 24/7 free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Work with a sustainable, ethically driven brand.
• Free parking and Bike to Work scheme

If this sounds like you then apply today with your updated CV quoting the Job no. JO-2506-115161

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Strategy/Planning, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Retail, and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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