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Sweet Water Decor, LLC

$60 - $80/hr

NON-TOXIC CANDLES & REED DIFFUSERS - POURED IN THE USA Product Development and Purchasing SpecialistAbout The Job About Sweet Water Decor At Sweet Water Decor, we create thoughtfully designed candles ...

Newell Brands

Support new product development and sustaining engineering activities from concept through ... Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are ...

Newell Brands

Product Engineer

Huntersville, NC · On-site

Support new product development and sustaining engineering activities from concept through ... Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are ...

Newell Brands

Yankee Candle is seeking individuals who are passionate about home decor and fragrance. We are an ... development. Not to mention, we offer a generous 50% off employee discount on most products. We ...

Newell Brands

The Sr. Product Development Engineer will be responsible for new product development (NPD) projects ... Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are ...

Newell Brands

$121K - $160K/yr

Lead business case development, opportunity sizing, and viability evaluation for early-stage ... Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are ...

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How much do product development candle jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for product development candle in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Product Development Candle vs Product Development Specialist?

AspectProduct Development CandleProduct Development Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in marketing, business, or related fieldRequires a degree in marketing, business, or related field
Work EnvironmentOften in retail, manufacturing, or fragrance industriesIn various industries including retail, consumer goods, and manufacturing
Industry UsageCommonly used in candle and fragrance product companiesUsed across multiple product categories including candles, cosmetics, and consumer goods

The main difference is that Product Development Candle focuses specifically on creating and refining candle products, while Product Development Specialist has a broader scope across various product types. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in related industries, but their focus areas differ based on the product category.

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Infographic showing various Product Development Candle job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $126,987 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Product Development and Purchasing Specialist

On-site

Sweet Water Decor, LLC
11 - 50 employees
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$60 - $80/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

NON-TOXIC CANDLES & REED DIFFUSERS - POURED IN THE USA

Product Development and Purchasing SpecialistAbout The Job

About Sweet Water Decor At Sweet Water Decor, we create thoughtfully designed candles, home decor, and gifts that help people celebrate life's meaningful moments. We're looking for an organized, proactive Product Development & Purchasing Specialist to help bring new products from concept to launch. If you love managing projects, working with vendors, staying organized, and making sure every detail comes together flawlessly, we'd love to meet you. About the role You'll own the day-to-day execution of our product development and purchasing process - from bringing to life product concepts through production and launch. Working closely with Design, Brand, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, Marketing, Operations, and our overseas manufacturing partners, you'll keep projects moving, solve problems before they become roadblocks, and ensure launches happen on time. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the operational backbone behind bringing great products to market. This role requires working onsite three days per week at our Cranberry Township, PA office, with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. Candidates should be willing and able to adjust their remote schedule as needed to attend product meetings, collaboration sessions, and other in-office business needs.

  • Manage product development timelines from approved concept through launch
  • Coordinate product samples, revisions, approvals, and testing
  • Maintain accurate product specifications and documentation
  • Track milestones and proactively keep projects movingEnsure products meet quality, compliance, and operational requirements before launch
  • Create and manage purchase orders
  • Communicate daily with domestic and international vendors
  • Confirm and negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQ's, production schedules, and delivery dates
  • Monitor open orders and proactively resolve delays
  • Build strong vendor relationships while maintaining accountability
Cross-Functional Project Management
  • Coordinate communication across Product Development, Design, Brand, Marketing, Inventory, Operations, and Warehouse teams
  • Keep stakeholders informed on timelines, risks, and project status
  • Ensure all launch deliverables are accurate and completed on schedule
  • Escalate issues early with recommended solutions
Process improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows and systems
  • Help create scalable processes, templates, SOPs, and documentation
  • Improve visibility and efficiency throughout the product development lifecycle
What Success Looks Like

You’ll thrive in this role if you

  • Enjoy working in a small business environment
  • Enjoy working in a small business environment
  • Keep multiple product launches moving simultaneously
  • Stay highly organized without losing sight of details
  • Communicate well with others and proactively
  • Take ownership and follow through
  • Solve problems independently while knowing when to escape
  • Help improve the way we work, not just complete today's tasks
What We’re Looking For
  • Experience in product development, purchasing, sourcing, merchandising, project management, or supply chain
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skillsHigh attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with many stakeholders
  • Experience working with overseas manufacturers is a plus
  • Purchasing or consumer products experience preferred
WHY YOu'll Love working here
  • Collaborative and creative team
  • Opportunity to help shape products customers love
  • Small business environment where your work has visible impact
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