Role:  Product Manager - Private Label (Pharma, Beauty & Skin care, Sports Nutrition)

Job Loc:  UAE

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the end-to-end development of private label products within the category assigned in alignment with business objectives of quality, cost efficiency, brand positioning, and launch timelines.

Key Responsibilities

# Product Development & Project Management

Identify, evaluate, and develop new private label products aligned with category strategies. Ensure product design, packaging, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate cross-functionally with finance, regulatory, QC, legal, and supply chain teams. Track and deliver launches as per agreed timelines.

# Vendor Development & Sourcing

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new manufacturers. Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and terms. Develop alternative supplier base for risk mitigation and cost leverage.

# Cost Management & Optimization

Drive product cost savings through sourcing, formulation efficiencies, and packaging innovations.

# Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure all products meet regulatory and quality standards. Liaise with internal/external teams for audits and testing requirements.

# Packaging Development

Lead packaging development for all private label products in collaboration with suppliers, packaging designers, and regulatory teams. Ensure that packaging is cost-effective, sustainable, aligned with brand identity, and compliant with legal and regulatory guidelines. Drive inno         vation in materials and formats to improve shelf appeal and functionality.

# Product Lifecycle Management

Monitor product performance, manage reformulations, relaunches, or rationalizations. Coordinate with marketing for website updating, support on technical information for any marketing activities.

Market Research & Trend Tracking

Conduct competitor benchmarking and consumer insight research. Identify market trends to guide innovation pipeline.

KRA                                                Details

* Product Launches       :             Timely development and launch of new SKUs as per category roadmap

* Cost Optimization       :             Achieve targeted cost savings through better sourcing and process improvements

* Supplier Base Expansion:       Onboard new compliant manufacturers across key categories

* Quality & Compliance:             Zero regulatory or quality compliance issues in launched SKUs

* Innovation Pipeline   :             Number of innovative or first-to-market products introduced

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Business; MBA preferred.
- Min 5 years in product development or sourcing, preferably in FMCG, pharma, retail in Private label role
- Strong project management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.