Brand Addition
Product Development and Buying Assistant
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Product Development and Buying Assistant
Graduate Buyer & Technical Specialist – Product Development
About the Role
At Brand Addition, we design high-performance merchandise—not just aesthetically pleasing products—but game-changing solutions that drive *real business impact. From cutting-edge drinkware to multifunctional accessories, we blend innovation, quality, and strategic thinking to support global brands.
We’re seeking a technically astute graduate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you love solving complex problems, shaping the product lifecycle from concept to delivery, and making tangible contributions, this is your opportunity to own projects end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborative Product Creation Work alongside our Buying Team to realise a diverse range of creative merchandise (e.g., bespoke bags, apparel, tech gadgets, and packaging solutions).
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Technical Problem-Solving Partner with design, commercial, and sales teams to research, develop, and execute innovative product strategies—ensuring feasibility, feasibility, and technological excellence.
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End-to-End Project Ownership Lead the full product lifecycle:
- Sourcing: Identify and vet suppliers across Europe.
- Negotiation: Secure competitive terms and favourable contracts.
- Production: Align timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Maintenance: Monitor supplier performance and efficiencies post-launch.
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Quality & Compliance Maintain rigorous product and safety standards, ensuring every product adheres to technical specs, legal requirements (e.g., ergonomic, sustainability, durability).
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Supplier Development Proactively discover new suppliers and establish relationships with factories—strengthening the availability of cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions.
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Process & Documentation Compile and manage detailed technical specifications, purchase orders, lead times, and cost analysis—with unwavering precision.
Who You Are
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Qualification & Background Graduate in Product Design, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, or related disciplines—or equivalent technical/creative project roles. Experience preferred in a buying, product development, or procurement environment.
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Technical Mindset Strong analytical skills—you deconstruct challenges, leverage logistics/tech expertise to develop intelligent solutions. Ability to speak the language of suppliers, negotiate dense contracts, and model financial trade-offs (cost vs. quality vs. timeline).
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Commercial Acumen Highly attuned to budget control, cost optimisation, and ROI-driven decisions. Bilingual in German/English is a plus (due to European supplier network).
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- Collaborative Leadership Proven relationship-building skills—to bond with internal teams and global vendors. Natural team-player who thrives under pressure, is adaptable, and action-oriented.
What We Offer You
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Ownership & Autonomy Push boundaries with full project responsibility, decision-making authority, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
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Direct Impact Your ideas and decisions directly shape our product portfolio—accelerating innovation and aligning with our clients’ sustainability and performance goals.
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Career Progression A clear path to leadership, with mentorship from seasoned Buying Directors and Group Strategy—grow from developmental roles to strategic advocate.
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Enabling Resources Empowerment to train, shadow, and ASK; boundary-pushing projects designed to propel ambitious talents.
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Culture that Champions Growth Deeply collaborative environment where collaboration fuels innovation. Room to elevate from process-driven execution to disruptive thinking.
If you thrive at the intersection of creativity, commercial insight and technical expertise—and can design at scale—join us to shape the tools that brands need to succeed.
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