Manager, Technical Handbags - Global MNC

Dongguan Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join a well-established international consumer products business supporting premium handbag categories across global markets.This role combines technical product development, supplier management, and cost engineering to drive product quality, manufacturability, and commercial performance.
  • Own handbag technical development and supplier capability building.
  • Partner with global teams on product execution and cost optimization.

About Our Client

Our client is an international consumer products company with a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion products.

The business works closely with manufacturing partners across Asia and is committed to delivering high-quality products through strong product development, sourcing, and technical expertise.

The organization offers a collaborative working environment, international exposure, and opportunities to contribute to product innovation and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Act as the technical expert for handbag construction, sample development, and production execution.
  • Evaluate design feasibility, construction complexity, and manufacturing risks throughout product development.
  • Partner with design and product development teams to ensure products are commercially viable while maintaining design intent.
  • Support prototype and sample development to improve accuracy, quality, and speed to market.
  • Assess supplier technical capabilities across materials, hardware, construction, and finishing processes.
  • Drive supplier performance improvement through capability development and structured problem-solving.
  • Identify and mitigate technical and production risks during product development and manufacturing.
  • Improve sample execution efficiency and reduce development lead-times.
  • Manage product costing activities and support commercial negotiations with manufacturing partners.
  • Develop and validate detailed cost breakdowns to improve transparency and cost control.
  • Drive value engineering initiatives to balance quality, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Support cost competitiveness analysis across factories and sourcing locations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful product launches.
  • Maintain alignment on quality, delivery, and production standards across supplier partners.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in handbag product development within premium or fashion-related industries.
  • Strong technical knowledge of handbag construction, materials, hardware, and finishing techniques.
  • Experience working with manufacturing partners and supplier technical management.
  • Familiarity with product costing, value engineering, and commercial decision-making.
  • Ability to assess development risks and provide practical manufacturing solutions.
  • Experience supporting sample development and production execution.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Effective communication and influencing skills in a matrix environment.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working with international teams is preferred.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Fluent English communication skills are preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to take ownership of technical development within a premium handbag category.
  • Exposure to global stakeholders and international product development projects.
  • Broad responsibility covering product development, supplier management, and cost engineering.
  • Collaborative and professional working environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to supplier capability enhancement and manufacturing excellence.
  • Visibility across cross-functional teams including design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Long-term career development opportunities within an international organization.
Contact
Serena Niu
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109933
Phone number
+86 75536350536

Job summary

Function
Retail & Sourcing
Specialisation
Product Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Dongguan
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Serena Niu
Consultant phone
+86 75536350536
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109933
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.