[Hiring] Product Development & Sourcing Specialist @AUGO

Role Description

We’re looking for a Product Development & Sourcing Specialist to own everything between a product idea and a product that’s ready to launch. You will:

• Take a product idea and rough direction from our Head of R&D and carry it through specs, sourcing, quotes, negotiation, samples, and the product-side setup of the listing.
• Direct our existing sourcing agent and deal with factories yourself.
• Ensure nothing sits idle; you are proactive in your approach.

What You’ll Own

• Product Specs & Details: Develop detailed, brand-aligned product specifications including materials, colours, comfort, construction, and features while meeting target costs and competitive pricing.
• Manufacturer Search: Work Alibaba, 1688, and other channels to find and approach a large pool of factories, verifying capability and capacity.
• Pricing, Landed Cost & Negotiation: Negotiate, calculate landed cost per unit, and confirm best realistic price, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, and packaging.
• Supplier Follow-Up: Ensure no supplier question sits unanswered; follow-ups happen daily until resolved.
• Samples Through to a Decision: Order samples, track them, compare them against the spec, and document every change.
• Product Setup & Launch Readiness: Create and manage UPC, SKU, FNSKU, and QR codes; own packaging, inserts, warnings, and labelling.
• Organised Data & Reporting: Maintain clear supplier comparisons and provide daily reports on product status.

What Success Looks Like

• Spec packs complete in 1–2 days and good enough to quote from unchanged.
• 5–8 verified suppliers per product within 3–5 business days.
• Landed cost per unit calculated for every finalist and presented side by side.
• Every sample reaching a written decision against the spec.
• Products moving through the pipeline without being chased.
• The Head of R&D’s time spent on sourcing and specs measurably down.

30 / 60 / 90 Day Plan

• First 30 Days — Learn the Products and the System: Learn AUGO’s catalogue, meet the sourcing agent, and shadow a live product through at least two stages.
• Days 31–60 — Take the Work: Own the specs outright, run a full search-to-shortlist cycle alone, and ensure reporting is running smoothly.
• Days 61–90 — Own It: Carry products from approval to approved sample, launch five to six products, and maintain clear supplier and cost documentation.

Required Experience

• Hands-on product sourcing experience across Alibaba, 1688, or other channels.
• Experience taking a physical product from idea through to production.
• Managed a supplier relationship through at least one full production run.
• E-commerce experience, preferably with Amazon private label.
• Amazon Seller Central experience preferred, but not required.

Required Skills

• Sourcing efficiently across Alibaba, 1688, and other channels.
• Amazon listing literacy.
• Numeracy skills for calculating margins and costs.
• Ability to write clear specifications.
• Strong written English for reporting and negotiation.
• Reliable computer and internet connection.

Who You Are

• You figure things out and are resourceful.
• Follow-through is your identity; you chase without being told.
• You push back on initial prices and negotiate effectively.
• Detail-oriented, catching errors before they become costly.
• Comfortable owning a pipeline, not just completing tasks.
• Direct communicator who flags delays proactively.

What We’ll Teach You

• Our brand standards, product point of view, and customer preferences.
• Amazon fee schedules and calculators.
• Our spec templates and internal tools.

Benefits

• Real Ownership: You run the product pipeline from spec to launch-ready.
• Direct Line to Decision-Makers: Work daily with our Head of R&D.
• Paid Onboarding: Proper training instead of being thrown into the deep end.
• Your Work Is Visible: Every product you bring through shows up as a live listing.
• A Brand with Proven Traction: Thousands of 5-star reviews on Amazon.
• Room to Grow: The product line and the team are both growing.
• Performance-Based Raises: Reviewed after 90 days, then annually.
• Fully Remote: Work from wherever you’re most productive.