Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Junior Sourcing Administrator

LOCATION:

Aylesford, Kent

WORKING HOURS:

8am - 4.30pm. Office based

A bit about the role...

As a proactive and highly organised Sourcing Administrator, you will support our Sourcing and purchasing team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing within a fast-paced, product-driven environment. You will work closely with our Sourcing Team and other internal departments to ensure materials and products are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering administrative assistance to the sourcing team to ensure smooth operations. Assist in identifying and researching new suppliers, both domestically and internationally. Help maintain and update supplier databases, product specifications, and price lists. Ensure accurate data entry of sourcing activities, supplier information, and purchase order records in internal systems. Support the team in tracking market trends, price changes, and competitor activity to inform buying decisions. Work with suppliers regarding samples, lead times, minimum order quantities, and product specifications. Support the scheduling and coordination of meetings between the sourcing team. suppliers, and internal departments. Help ensure timely communication of order statuses, delays, or changes to relevant internal departments. Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams using email, phone, and online tools. Work with the sourcing team to identify potential cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing or process improvements Any other ad hoc duties as required by the team.

Requirements

Ideally previous experience within a similar role, such as supply chain, purchasing or procurement. Prior experience within a manufacturing environment would be great but not essential. Excellent IT and Microsoft office skills, particularly Outlook and Excel with the capability to use and manage tasks through an MRP/ERP system. Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers. Ability multitask, effectively manage time and able to prioritise urgent and important work over non urgent or important tasks. Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines. Exceptional organisational skills. Hardworking, conscientious and take pride in your work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You embody our company people values:

Teamwork

- Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.

Committed -

Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.

Ownership

- Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.

Positive -

Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.

Responsive -

React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.

Why work for us

Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.


Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.

Benefits

What we offer you

We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 Competitive pay Pension scheme A Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays An extra day's leave for your birthday All new starters, we'll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar Sustainability-focused

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We're committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy, and recycled materials Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties. As well as football and netball teams, and other ad hoc events Monthly pizza Friday Enjoy free fruit, snacks, hot drinks, and cold beverages Employee referrals bonus scheme Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications, and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement Company volunteering day, 2024, we were at Port Lympne Safari Park picking leaves ready to be frozen for the animals through the winter High-quality office environment Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.


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