Product Development Manager

Location: Distribution Centre, Bradwell Abbey

Reports to: Head of Product DevelopmentLocation: Milton Keynes, with UK and international travel as required

Experience and Skills

• Applicants should have experience in product development, sourcing,product management, buying or a closely related role.
• Proven experience sourcing bicycle parts and accessories directly frommanufacturers and suppliers in the Far East is an essential requirement forthis role.
• The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven Far East sourcing experience specifically within bicycle partsand accessories, including identifying, evaluating and managing suppliers andfactories.
• Experience managing physical products from initial brief throughsampling and production.
• Experience working with suppliers, factories or manufacturing partners.
• Strong commercial awareness, including product costs, margins, pricingand range architecture.
• The ability to understand product specifications, materials andmanufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several projectsconcurrently.
• A structured, accurate and detail-focused approach.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a genuine interest incycling and products.

Personal Attributes

• The ideal candidate will combine product creativity with strongcommercial judgement and a structured approach to project management. You willunderstand how products progress from an initial idea through sourcing,sampling, testing and approval to a successful market launch.
• Alongside the essential requirement for Far East/International sourcingexperience within bicycle parts and accessories, broader experience withincycling, sporting goods, outdoor products, hardware or consumer accessorieswould be particularly valuable, together with a genuine interest in products,manufacturing and innovation.
• You will be comfortable taking ownership of projects and balancinginnovation, product quality, commercial viability and delivery deadlines.

Please note that we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually as we usually havea very high response to our vacancy adverts

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