Beauty Product Developer

Innovative Beauty Group • Mississauga, ON

40d • CA$45,000 - CA$60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop that partners with clients to bring beauty visions to life. IBG North America specializes in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the beauty industry. They are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Developer to join their dynamic beauty team. This role is responsible for driving product sourcing excellence across designated categories, ensuring best-in-class quality and pricing to meet client needs. The position serves as the sourcing expert, partnering closely with internal China and Korea teams to identify suppliers, negotiate costs, and bring forward innovative, cost-effective product solutions. Working alongside sales teams, this position supports the creation of product offerings that meet customer requirements while maximizing value and profitability. This is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Product Development, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in product sourcing, category management, or cost analysis within beauty, consumer goods, or related industries.
• Understanding of supplier markets in China and Korea, with proven experience managing vendor relationships in those regions.
• Expertise in costing, negotiations, and supplier evaluation.
• Proficiency in global sourcing processes, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems, excel and collaborative design tools.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with project management considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities across designated product categories, from concept to purchase.
• Interpret customer briefs and translate them into detailed product specifications for supplier development.
• Partner with PM & Sales to understand client needs, pricing targets, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with Global Supplier base in partnership with our internal China and Korea teams to identify and engage suppliers that provide optimal cost, quality, and timelines.
• Lead product development initiatives within IBG Lab facilitating internal workshops, presenting strategic recommendations, and shaping product visions that align with IBG Lab’s formulation capabilities and commercial objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and production schedules to ensure competitive and accurate costing.
• Support new business development activities, presenting IBG Lab’s brand development capabilities to prospective clients and contributing to pitch preparation, capabilities presentations, and new client onboarding.
• Track brand development program performance, monitoring sell-through data, client feedback, and market performance of developed products to inform future brand strategy recommendations.
• Support cost analysis, testing requirements and approval processed for each new item. Ensure that all products comply with relevant safety regulations, labelling laws and import requirements.
• Maintain updated records in PMOne system, including specifications, sample review, version control and supplier communications.
• Support the development of proposals and quotations that align with customer specifications and pricing strategies.
• Recommend sourcing strategies and continuous improvement opportunities to enhance speed-to-market and cost efficiency.
• Communicate daily with global team & suppliers to resolve technical questions, timelines, and production options.
• Support the preparation of cost breakdowns, testing requirements, and production approval packages.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance, Category Managers, and Project Managers to ensure development meets customer requirements & regulations.
• Monitor progress on multiple projects to keep developments on schedule and within budget.
• Performs related duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope and level of this position.

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $45,000-$60,000 depending on experience
• A comprehensive health/dental and retirement savings plan with employer match
• Opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level