Own Label Buyer / Development Manager in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber

Own Label Product Development Manager

Location: West Yorkshire (Hybrid – three days in the office, two days from home)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 (flexible)

Salary: £40,000

Our client is looking for an experienced and commercially focused Own Label Product Development Manager to take full ownership of their own label portfolio. This is a key role for someone who can blend creativity with strong commercial judgement, driving product development and profitability while working with a high degree of autonomy.

The Role

• Lead the full lifecycle of own label product development, from initial concept and brief through to launch and review.

• Grow and manage the own label range, focusing on sales performance, margin improvement and long-term category growth.

• Negotiate confidently with suppliers on price, quality, service levels and lead times.

• Ensure products are innovative, compliant, on-brand and commercially robust.

• Monitor market trends, customer insight and competitor activity to identify and exploit new opportunities.

• Review and approve samples, packaging, specifications and production sign-offs.

• Work closely with Procurement, Marketing, Product Management and other internal teams to deliver the agreed development roadmap.

• Ensure all products meet responsible procurement policies, quality standards and relevant regulations.

About You

• Proven experience in product development and/or buying, ideally within own label/private label.

• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective long-term relationships.

• Highly commercial mindset, comfortable working with margin, pricing and category performance.

• Creative, organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

• Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas as required.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £40,000.

• Hybrid working pattern (three days in the office, two from home).

• Genuine opportunity to shape, develop and grow a full own label range.

• Varied, influential position combining creative product development with clear commercial impact.

How to Apply

If you are a commercially astute product or buying professional with a passion for own label development and innovation, please send us your CV today.