Junior Product Developer, Accessories

Jobtailor; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a sourcing/production specialist for accessories in Amsterdam. You will oversee the development of core collections and capsule launches, coordinating with design, production and vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality.

The role requires 2-3 years in sourcing/development, strong leather and fabric knowledge, and excellent communication skills. You will work in a fast-paced setting and help optimize costs while maintaining high product standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in sourcing/development/production of accessories.
• Able to work in a hectic environment, with deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of leathers, fabrics/trims and fabrication.
• Understanding of costing.
• Experience with European and Far East suppliers.
• Distinctive product taste level with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing (Soft & Lifestyle) for our main collection.
• Development of our main collection and quick Injection capsules (hats, scarves, gloves, belts, canvas totes, keychains, umbrellas).
• Manage all supplier communication and ensure accuracy of internal files.
• Maintain PLM data accuracy, including BOM and prices.
• Prepare and take part in proto meetings.
• Judge proto samples on technical details, measurements and workmanship.
• Provide feedback to vendors and assess feasibility of changes within timelines.
• Place and manage buys for assigned product categories.
• Track production progress and deadlines.
• Continuously improve products with new techniques, yarns, trims and leather qualities.
• Work closely with design, production and vendors.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Leather knowledge

Fabric/trims knowledge

Costing understanding

Supplier communication

English fluency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Sourcing (Soft & Lifestyle)
• Development of our main collection and quick Injection capsules; (hats, scarves, gloves, belts, canvas totes, keychains, umbrellas)
• Manage all supplier communication and ensure accuracy of internal files;
• Information maintenance: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timelines of data in PLM (e.g. BOM, prices)
• Preparing and taking part in proto meetings;
• Judging proto samples on technical details, measurements and workmanship;
• Communicating comments to vendors and anticipating feasibility of changes within time‑line;
• Placing and managing buys for assigned product categories.
• Production progress tracking, monitoring deadlines and status;
• Continuously improving the products by finding innovative techniques as well as new yarns, trims and leather qualities.
• Product and production know‑how to realize best FOB prices;
• Working closely with design, production and vendors

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working in sourcing/development/production of accessories;
• Able to work in a hectic environment, with deadlines
• Solid knowledge of leathers, fabrics/ trims and fabrication
• Understanding of costing
• Experience in working with European and Far East suppliers
• Distinctive product taste level with an eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive "can‑do" attitude are a must
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written