Pirelli is a truly international group and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance tyres. Pirelli Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all of the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK.
A 12 month placement is available within the Purchasing Department working within a small, disciplined and professional team.
Main duties include
- Regular reporting of purchasing activities
- Assisting with invoicing queries and pricing corrections
- Providing support during supplier audits
- Processing of information relating to new and existing suppliers, ensuring records are maintained
- Responding to requests for information from line management, purchasing colleagues in Milan and suppliers
- Supporting ongoing revision and improvement of purchasing documentation and procedures
- Supporting the overall team with administration support
- Taking responsibility for a work based project
About you
As we consider the Purchasing Assistant to be an integral part of the team we require the following:
- Good keyboard skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Good organisational skills and ability to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills, and able to liaise with people at all levels in the organisation
- Flexibility and good analytical skills
- Valid work experience would be beneficial
- A full clean driving licence is desirable
- A business related degree is essential (studying for)
Employee benefits include
- 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with linked life insurance
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted tyre vouchers
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
