PenCarrie Ltd
Purchasing Administrative Assistant
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Purchasing Administrative Assistant
Willand, Devon (EX15 2QW) | 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid Working Available
Are you naturally curious, highly organised and love bringing order to complexity?
We're looking for a Purchasing Administrative Assistant to join our growing Purchasing Team and play a key role in keeping information flowing, suppliers engaged and stock moving.
This isn't just an administration role. It's an opportunity to develop expertise within purchasing, build strong relationships across the business, and make a real impact on how we deliver for our customers every day.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll become the go-to person for product and purchasing information, helping colleagues access the accurate and timely information they need to support our customers.
A typical day could involve:
- Investigating stock and product queries
- Liaising with suppliers to track deliveries and update due dates
- Analysing purchasing data and identifying overdue orders
- Producing reports and insights for the Purchasing Team
- Maintaining product and supplier information
- Working collaboratively with our Warehouse, Customer Service and Commercial teams
- Supporting purchase order processing and supplier communications
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As your confidence and knowledge grow, you'll have the opportunity to take on buying responsibilities and develop a long-term career within Purchasing.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who are:
- Exceptionally organised and detail-focused
- Strong communicators who build positive relationships
- Naturally curious and enjoy solving problems
- Comfortable working with data and numbers
- Confident prioritising multiple tasks
- Motivated to learn and continuously improve
- Able to work independently whilst being a supportive team player
Previous experience in an administrative, purchasing or supply chain environment would be beneficial, but just as important is your attitude, drive and willingness to learn.
Why Join PenCarrie?
At PenCarrie, we're passionate about helping our customers succeed. We're proud of our culture, our values and the supportive environment we've created for our people. When you join us, you'll be part of a business that:
- Invests in learning and development
- Values collaboration and teamwork
- Encourages new ideas and continuous improvement
- Gives people the opportunity to grow their careers
- Places customer success at the heart of every decision
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With over 30 years of experience and a reputation as one of the UK's leading B2B suppliers to the garment decoration industry, we're continuing to evolve, and we'd love you to be part of that journey.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This role is based at our Willand Head Office with hybrid working available, offering the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a role where you can build valuable purchasing experience, develop strong commercial skills and make a genuine contribution to a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.
Email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@pencarrie.com and tell us why you'd be a great addition to Team PenCarrie.
Please note we are unable to provide employment sponsorship. Applicants must live within a commutable distance of Willand, Devon (EX15 2QW).
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