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We are looking for an experienced product development and sourcing professional to help us research, develop and manufacture new physical products.
This is not just a supplier-search role. We need someone who can help decide what the product should be, identify ways to differentiate it, and then work with suppliers to get it made.
Responsibilities:
- Market and competitor research
- Developing new product concepts and variations
- Identifying and qualifying Indian suppliers/manufacturers
- Supplier communication and negotiation
- Costing, MOQ and specification discussions
- Coordinating samples and product improvements
- Working with designers/illustrators where required
- Finalizing the product for production
Preferred experience:
- Product development / NPD
- Sourcing or merchandising
- Toys, stationery, craft kits, kids’ products, gifting or consumer goods
- Working directly with Indian manufacturers
We value someone who is proactive, commercially minded and capable of giving product recommendations, rather than simply following instructions.
When applying, please share:
- Relevant sourcing/product development experience
- Examples of products you have developed
- Categories and suppliers/manufacturing regions you have worked with
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