Product Development Manager in Leeds

CAREER141 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Product Development Manager
Lead and manage end-to-end buying and product execution for international customers, acting as the key link between design, sourcing, technical teams, and suppliers. Ensure commercial objectives, product intent, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met in line with buyer and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Manage buying and product development activities from concept to bulk production

Act as the main buyer contact for international customers, ensuring alignment on design, cost, quality, and timelines

Review and manage design briefs, technical packs, costing, and sample development

Drive negotiations with suppliers on pricing, MOQs, lead times, and quality standards

Coordinate closely with sourcing, technical, QA, and merchandising teams to ensure smooth execution

Track critical paths and proactively manage risks related to materials, sampling, and production

Present seasonal ranges, product strategies, and business updates to internal teams and customers

Support business growth through strong supplier relationships and market understanding

Prerequisites

Strong Fashion Design / Buyer / Product Development background

Fashion Design or Technical Design foundation is an advantage

Minimum 8–10 years\’ experience in Buying / Product Development / Product Management

Proven experience working with international markets

Strong commercial acumen with solid technical product knowledge

Ability to manage suppliers, costing, negotiations, and timelines independently

Bachelor\’s or Master\’s Degree in Fashion / Design or related field

Excellent command of spoken and written English

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