Sourcing & Polymers Specialist: Drive New Products

Pineapple Furniture; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Pineapple is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Aylesford, Kent. This office-based role focuses on sourcing polymers and moulded components for new and existing product ranges, with responsibilities spanning supplier evaluation, audits and commercial negotiations.

You will collaborate with Design, Engineering and NPD teams to identify innovative manufacturing solutions, maintain supplier pipelines, and ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets across UK operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, supplier development or supplier management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of polymer materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers for new product development and manufacturing needs.
• Source polymer materials, moulded components and finished products for new and existing ranges.
• Lead supplier RFQs, capability assessments, sample reviews and commercial evaluations.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to drive innovation, quality, cost reduction and sustainability.
• Coordinate supplier visits, audits and technical reviews.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects with clear milestones and risk management.

Skills

Polymer sourcing

Supplier management

RFQ management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Degree in Polymer Science or Materials Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Pineapple is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Aylesford, Kent. This office-based role focuses on sourcing polymers and moulded components for new and existing product ranges, with responsibilities spanning supplier evaluation, audits and commercial negotiations.

You will collaborate with Design, Engineering and NPD teams to identify innovative manufacturing solutions, maintain supplier pipelines, and ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets across UK operations.