Hybrid Sourcing Specialist: Polymers & Manufacturing

Pineapple Furniture; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Annual bonus

23 days holiday

EV car charging facilities

Onsite parking

Job summary

Pineapple is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Aylesford, Kent. This office-based or hybrid role focuses on sourcing polymers and components for new and existing ranges, collaborating with Design, Engineering and NPD to deliver manufacturable products on time.

You will identify suppliers, lead RFQs, evaluate capabilities and drive cost reductions while maintaining high quality and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Polymer Science, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Design or Supply Chain.
• Experience sourcing in manufacturing, especially polymers/plastics.
• Knowledge of polymer materials and processes (injection, rotational, extrusion, blow moulding).
• Ability to build supplier relationships and manage supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers for new product development and manufacturing.
• Source polymer materials, moulded components and finished products for new and existing ranges.
• Lead supplier RFQs, capability assessments, sample reviews, and negotiations.
• Review supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, technical expertise, quality systems and capacity.
• Collaborate with Materials, Design, Engineering and NPD teams to identify manufacturing solutions.
• Coordinate supplier visits, audits, development meetings and technical reviews.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects with milestones, risks and deadlines.

Skills

Sourcing

Polymers

Supplier management

Cross-functional

Commercial sense

Problem solving

Education

Polymer/Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pineapple is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Aylesford, Kent. This office-based or hybrid role focuses on sourcing polymers and components for new and existing ranges, collaborating with Design, Engineering and NPD to deliver manufacturable products on time.

You will identify suppliers, lead RFQs, evaluate capabilities and drive cost reductions while maintaining high quality and sustainability standards.