We have a vacancy for a Product Technologist, Electricals with a leading retail group
More about the role:
• Supports product delivery including supplier and product approval, competitor benchmarking, customer/store feedback, range reviews and post implementation reviews
• Works with Technical Managers, Product Technologists, buyers, merchandisers and satellite offices to
identify supplier selection for products and deliver on sourcing strategy and critical path
• Follows the KPI technical strategy with suppliers. Implements improvements in supplier performance or
product quality and sets up the payment of invoices for external parties and cross charging to other areas of the business
• Create and manage technical records (technical files, product standards, testing reports, workbooks etc) in line with company procedures and legal guidelines.
• Supports technical team by taking on and delivering appropriate "stretch" projects
• Responsible for storing and keeping records of samples including customer complaints
• Supports technical team with administrative task such as data collection and interpretation, preparation,
review and sample management, contacting suppliers and testing laboratories as appropriate
• Contributes to Product development and continued product improvement
More about you:
• Electrical Product-relevant degree or equivalent, or experience in a similar role
• Good IT knowledge especially Excel & MS Office
• Analytical & Numerical skills
• Commercially aware in terms of the market and trends
• Able to engage at all levels with great written and verbal communication skills
• Able to deliver results whilst working under pressure in a fast-moving, dynamic retail environment, as an individual and within a team
Work-life balance is important to our client, so they offer their colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. Our client trusts employees to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours, giving plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our client’s business goals.