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Dogs, cats, budgies and everything in between - pets deserve the world. They make us want to be better humans. Thats why weve made it our mission to build the most engaged and passionate community of pets and pet parents across the world. And were looking for talented team mates who can help us do it.Founded in Sydney, our team of 500+ pet obsessives span Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. Weve scaled to become one of Australia''s top five eCommerce companies and the no.1 online pet store. But were just getting started. Like a whippet whos spotted their mate across the dog park, our growth is only going to accelerate, as we continue to disrupt the way that pet parents shop.Excitingly, the pet industry is booming (as in $15 billion kind of booming) and online pet retail is set to grow exponentially in the next five years. So this is a unique career opportunity to be part of our epic growth story.The opportunityAs a Private Label Senior Product Developer within our Merchandising function, you will effectively support the expansion of Pet Circles private label offering leading to increased revenue and customer loyalty to our brands. This is a crucial role in the team executing NPD category strategy across consumables and non-consumables and bringing innovative products to market.What youll be doingLead the development of new products within your assigned portfolio, ensuring all offerings align with the private label strategyEnsure each product introduced is backed by a strong customer and business rationale, maximizing its impact upon launchKeep innovation and quality at the core of all product development initiativesOversee and manage the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring projects adhere to the critical path and are executed effectivelyManage the artwork process and ensure supplier communication is clear and timely, ensuring projects land right the first timeIdentify key global trends and translate them into actionable insights for the pet industry across consumables and non-consumablesLeverage these trends to drive new product development and product differentiationEnsure all products follow the stage-and-gate process, from concept through to final approvalLead NPD and EPD projects across the portfolio, ensuring clear briefings, sample management, and timely commercial sign-offCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Vets, to ensure product validation and approvalRegularly conduct competitive benchmarking and gap analysis to identify market opportunities, guiding product design and recipe formulationUse insights from industry trends and competitors to influence key product decisionsSupport the onboarding of new suppliers and assess their capabilities for future collaborationManage pre-production trials and the first production runs, ensuring all products meet Pet Circle''s quality standardsStay current with industry developments by attending pet trade shows and supplier visitsRegularly engage with suppliers to understand manufacturing processes, capabilities, and future innovation opportunitiesThe ideal toolbox3-5 years of experience in procurement, buying, or sourcing, preferably within consumables or retailStrong track record in sourcing and negotiating private label or exclusive branded productsExpertise in managing supplier relationships and securing favorable termsProven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with category growthStrong financial acumen, with the ability to analyze market trends and sales dataExperience working cross-functionally with product development, marketing, and supply chain teamsExcellent negotiation, organizational, and project management skillsEffective communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive, results-driven approachJuicy PerksHeaps of development opportunities - stretch projects, focus groups & secondmentsFlexible working environmentUp to 50% employee discountProduct sample giveawaysPawrental leave and wellbeing leaveTeam charity volunteer daysClasspass subsidyRole locationWe believe that building connections and collaborating as Pet Circlers is super important. So this role is based in Sydney with a hybrid arrangement of 3 days per week in our pet friendly offices (your pet might love coming to the office even more than you). This could change in line with business requirements.Why Join?We reckon our mission to help the world Pet Better is an important one, but also an incredibly fun and rewarding one. Becoming a Pet Circler means youre committed to help shape an entire industry - its pretty exciting stuff. Heres what we stand for:Were better togetherWe operate with humble hearts and hungry mindsPets matter; so pets and pet parents always have a seat at our tableWere instinctively curious. AlwaysBelong at Pet CircleOur unique perspectives and expertise is our superpower - we value diversity in all forms. So, no matter your background, please apply if this role makes you excited to bring your full self to work each day.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProduct Management and MarketingIndustriesRetail #J-18808-Ljbffr