Product Specialist – Buying

About the role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Product Specialist (Buying) to join a growing business in Trafford Park. The role will manage end‑to‑end product launches, ensuring timely delivery and high standards while acting as the central hub between internal teams and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the critical path for product launches across assigned accounts
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from approval to launch and discontinuation
• Create internal product specifications and define detailed product requirements
• Produce costings based on briefs received from the sales team
• Manage and track critical path plans, ensuring milestones are achieved
• Identify, escalate and resolve risks that may impact launch timelines
• Support product lifecycle management and end‑of‑life planning for discontinued products
• Manage product codes, price lists and discontinuation activities
• Create and manage artwork for product packaging, labels and supporting materials
• Conduct market research and product reviews to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Coordinate and track product samples across multiple departments
• Manage product sign‑off processes and ensure timely submission to customers
• Attend customer meetings and support product discussions and presentations
• Coordinate packaging trials and ensure products are packed to agreed specifications
• Respond to customer queries and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance processes and systems
• Provide cover for colleagues where required and support wider product management projects

Required profile

• Experience in product management, project management or new product development coordination
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with commercial, supply chain, operations and product development teams

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000‑£30,000 per year
• Hybrid working model (2‑3 days remote per week)
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing business