Product Development & Purchaser

at  Robert Half

We are seeking a Product Development & Purchaser to join our team in Monterey, California. The role involves product development with wood and metal materials. You will also be expected to handle purchasing and manage ERP systems. This position requires creativity, technical proficiency, and a background in product development.

Designing, experimenting, evaluating, and executing alternative solution based on understanding of technical capabilities, consumer/customer unmet needs and market trends
Connecting market and consumer needs to product design, performance, alternatives, and setting technical specifications/limits on final product design
Work with business stakeholders, consumer research and technology platform to collaborate on successful execution of experimental development or commercialization projects.
Mitigating technical risk by designing and analyzing experiments, coordinating, and conducting mill trials, and collecting consumer/market feedback on product designs
Developing Intellectual Property through the creation of invention disclosures, patent applications and trade secrets by partnering with the Legal team
Solving complex problems, by exercising critical thought and approaching data analysis and potential recommended paths forward with a creative and open-minded approach

Providing technical advice on claims, data substantiation, and overall product points of view to our business leaders, operations, manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams

• Experience in Buying Processes, demonstrating ability to negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective team collaboration and coordination with stakeholders.
• Must be able to perform duties ethically and professionally, adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to changes in the industry and job role.

ALSO - Experience working in an R& D environment with demonstrated results independently leading projects or experiment, product development activities, and scaling up to commercial feasibility.
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