Graduate Product Developer

Are you a UK or EU graduate with a passion for buying, product development and international sourcing? Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career, gain hands-on commercial experience and experience working in a different culture?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded graduate to join our European Sourcing Office in Bangladesh on an exciting two-year placement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some experience in buying or product development who is keen to develop their skills within an international business, working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and European customers.

The Role

Working as part of our sourcing team, you will gain exposure to all aspects of the product development and buying process, from initial concept through to final production and shipment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the buying and product development teams with new product development and sourcing activities.
• Liaising with factories and suppliers across Bangladesh to develop products in line with customer requirements.
• Monitoring product samples, specifications, pricing and critical path deadlines.
• Working closely with European buying and merchandising teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Monitoring production progress and helping resolve day-to-day product and supply chain challenges.

About You

We are looking for a graduate from the UK or EU who can demonstrate:

• A degree in Buying, Fashion, Product Development, Business, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Some previous experience in buying, merchandising or product development, ideally through a placement or internship
• A genuine interest in international sourcing and product development.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence in communicating with people at all levels and from different cultures.
• A proactive, practical and flexible approach to work.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

This is a really great opportunity to see the industry from a global prospective and learn valuable global exposure. You will be part on a multi-cultural team, and work with other UK/EU graduates.
In return there is a competitive tax free salary, plus accommodation and flight home.