Product Innovation Sourcing Lead - Hard goods

About Heroes

Heroes buys, operates, and scales baby and juvenile brands.

We are ambitious multi-brand developers combining operational excellence with customer-centricity to support parents and children through every milestone of their journey. Built by a team with a background in investment banking, venture capital, and D2C eCommerce, we have the right experience to nurture and grow brands and develop products that simplify, support, and enrich everyday family experiences.

At Heroes, we leave our egos behind, get our hands dirty, and push through obstacles to get things over the finish line. If this sounds like you, you should join us.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Product Innovation Sourcing Lead to drive our sourcing and new product development efforts in the hardgoods category, focusing on baby and juvenile products such as ride on suitcases and baby car mirrors.
This position is key to maintaining our competitive edge in the market and requires a blend of strategic sourcing expertise and hands-on project management, particularly in tooling and plastic injection processes.
In this role, you will identify and integrate new suppliers, and will enhance product development with our existing partners.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the hardgoods market, particularly in baby & juvenile products, and will be responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and innovation. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine our sourcing strategy for hardgoods, with a focus on baby & juvenile products, ensuring alignment with company standards for quality, sustainability, and ethics.

• Conduct thorough market research to stay informed of industry trends and advancements in baby & juvenile products, ensuring our offerings are innovative and market-leading.

• Negotiate contracts with new suppliers, focusing on competitive pricing while maintaining our stringent quality standards.

• Attend trade fairs and industry events to network with potential suppliers, expanding our innovative product portfolio.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical, engineering, branding, and operations departments, to facilitate effective new product development.

• Manage the product development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks, with a specific focus on tooling and plastic injection processes.

• Oversee prototype development and pilot runs, refining products based on feedback.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing suppliers, acting as the primary contact for product development inquiries.

• Address and resolve challenges in the product development and manufacturing process, particularly those related to hardgoods and plastic injection.

• Work closely with in-house teams to ensure product concepts are feasible and align with brand values and strategies.

• Utilize project management tools for tracking progress and maintaining clear communication across all stakeholders.

• Implement risk management strategies to anticipate and mitigate potential project delays or challenges.

About you

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing and product development, preferably in hardgoods and baby & juvenile products.

• Extensive experience with tooling and plastic injection processes is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability in strategic sourcing and building supplier relationships.

• Strong project management skills with experience in leading product development initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of baby & juvenile product trends, plastic materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Mandarin.

Our benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday
• Public holidays
• Friday afternoons off in August
• Brand discounts
• Enchanced parental leave