The professional will lead the research and development of new products while identifying and evaluating reliable suppliers and manufacturing partners. They are responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle, including costing, sample development, quality compliance, and commercial negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the research and development of new products aligned with business and market requirements.
Identify, source, and evaluate reliable suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Research and identify suitable factories based on product requirements, capabilities, quality standards, and commercial viability.
Conduct product validation and feasibility assessments, including evaluation of materials, specifications, functionality, and performance.
Coordinate product sample development, revisions, testing, and approval with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Prepare and evaluate product costing and negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial terms with factories.
Review product materials, specifications, construction, quality, and performance to ensure alignment with requirements.
Coordinate with the Quality & Compliance team to ensure products meet required quality, compliance, and testing standards before commercial production.
Maintain strong supplier and factory relationships while ensuring commercially competitive sourcing outcomes.
Identify potential product, supplier, quality, and commercial risks and exercise sound judgment when evaluating sourcing and development opportunities.
Required Skills/Competencies
Strong factory and supplier negotiation skills.
Hands-on experience in product sourcing and development.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of product costing.
Ability to evaluate suppliers, factories, and product feasibility effectively.
Good understanding of materials, product specifications, quality, and performance.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple product development and sourcing activities simultaneously.
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