Sourcing & Product Development Manager

Who We AreBearaby is an award-winning Direct to Consumer (DTC) company on a mission to bring comfort and relief to people of all ages who are searching for calm in a complex world. We create beautiful and functional products, including our flagship weighted blankets, that are sustainably manufactured from organic materials and innovative upcycled fabrics — loom to lap. We believe that restorative rest should be simple, natural, and drug-free — and that it's time to ditch the negative stigmas around healthy habits like napping and sleeping-in for a calmer, more collected world.About the RoleWe're looking for someone to manage our relationships with manufacturers and lead new products from idea to launch. You'll make sure our current products stay in stock and on schedule, while also working with our design team to bring new products to life — sourcing the right manufacturers, negotiating cost and timelines, and seeing each product through to launch. You'll work closely with our Demand Planning, Design, and E-commerce teams across the US and Europe.Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day Operations & SupplyBe the main point of contact for our manufacturers, making sure production stays on track and we don't run out of stock.Work with the Demand Planning team to figure out which products and sales channels to prioritize, based on demand.Regularly negotiate pricing with manufacturers to get the best cost without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.Work with more than one manufacturer for the same product where possible, so we always have backup options and stronger negotiating power.Coordinate quality checks and inspections with manufacturers, and fix issues before they affect stock.Spot potential delays or problems early, and come up with solutions before they turn into bigger issues.New Product DevelopmentWork with our design team to turn new product ideas into something that can actually be sourced and manufactured.Find and compare multiple manufacturers who can make a new product, looking at cost, quality, and how fast they can deliver.Negotiate cost and delivery timelines with manufacturers to hit our target launch dates.Research the market to figure out the right pricing for new products, and calculate profit margins.Own the full process from idea to finished product, making sure everything is ready on time and meets our standards.Skills & CompetenciesExperience working with and negotiating with multiple suppliers or manufacturers at onceGood with numbers — comfortable working out costs, margins, and pricingUnderstands demand planning and inventory — knows what to prioritize and whenStrong negotiatorComfortable doing research to make informed, data-backed decisionsGood communicator who works well across teams (planning, design, quality, e-commerce)Open to working across different markets (US, Europe, UK)Self-starter who takes full ownership of a project from start to finishQualifications & Experience5–8 years of experience in operations, supply chain, sourcing, or a similar role in ecommerce or consumer goodsExperience working with multiple manufacturers or suppliers at the same time, ideally across different countriesExperience negotiating costs and managing supplier pricingExperience researching markets and pricing to support business decisionsStrong Excel/Google Sheets skillsExperience taking new products from idea through to launchExperience with US, Europe, or UK markets is a plusBased in Dubai, UAE