Manager, Product Development
About the role
Warby Parker is looking for a seasoned Product Development Manager to lead the development and sourcing of beautiful frames in partnership with our designers as well as our suite of packaging and accessories. In this collaborative role, you’ll use your development and strategic sourcing experience to translate our designs into final products, all while optimizing cost, quality, and lead time. We’ll count on you to help Warby Parker set and execute a strategy for frame and raw materials vendors that aligns with our growth targets. You’ll be primarily accountable for vendor development, negotiations, sourcing, production management, and reporting on vendor performance metrics. Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience in development and strategic sourcing. The Product Development Manager will report to the Director of Product Development under the Product Strategy team umbrella, which includes the Merchandising and Planning departments.