[Hiring] New Product Associate @Activate Talent
Posted 2025-04-06Job Title: New Product Associate
Schedule: 8 - 5pm PST working hours
About Our Client:
Our client is a wellness-focused brand dedicated to enhancing daily self-care routines through innovative products. They specialize in creating high-quality, natural shower steamers infused with essential oils designed to transform ordinary showers into rejuvenating aromatherapy experiences. With a strong emphasis on promoting relaxation, energy, and stress relief, their mission is to help individuals seamlessly integrate moments of mindfulness and well-being into their busy lives.
Job Overview:
As the New Product Development Associate, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our product vision into reality. Your primary responsibility will be to execute the end-to-end product development process, ensuring that each product meets our quality, pricing, and timeline expectations. You will take a predefined product vision and source, vet, negotiate, and finalize suppliers to bring the product to market. Your success will be measured by your ability to launch 10+ high-quality products within 3 months, secure top-tier suppliers, and drive 4.5+ star reviews on Amazon
Responsibilities:  Product Development & Supplier Management  Own the execution of the entire product development process from sourcing to purchase order proposal.  Identify and vet suppliers that align with our product vision, focusing on quality and scalability.  Conduct intro calls with suppliers, communicate detailed product specifications, and assess sample quality.  Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure the best deals without compromising quality.  Propose final supplier and product selection for approval before placing purchase orders (POs).  Ensure on-time delivery of samples and production orders to maintain development timelines.
Execution & Quality Assurance
 Manage the simultaneous development of 10+ products within a structured 3-month launch cycle.
 Ensure that each product meets our high-quality standards and is positioned to achieve 4.5+ star ratings on Amazon
 Oversee supplier performance to ensure consistent product quality, compliance, and efficiency.
Requirements: Â 2-4 years of experience in product sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management. Â Proven ability to negotiate pricing and supplier terms effectively. Â Strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and ensure product specifications are met. Â Highly organized with a detail-oriented mindset for quality control and supplier vetting. Â Experience working with Amazon/e-commerce supply chains is a plus.
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