Purchasing Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK 1

Pirelli & C. SPA; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tyre manufacturer in Carlisle is offering a 12-month undergraduate placement as a Purchasing Assistant. This role involves supporting purchasing activities, assisting with invoicing, engaging in supplier audits, and maintaining supplier records. The ideal candidate will be studying for a business-related degree, possess strong Microsoft Office skills, and demonstrate good communication abilities. Employee benefits include 33 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and an employee discount program.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with life insurance

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted tyre vouchers

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, able to liaise with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Regular reporting of purchasing activities.
• Assisting with invoicing queries and pricing corrections.
• Providing support during supplier audits.
• Processing information related to new and existing suppliers.
• Responding to requests for information from line management and suppliers.
• Supporting revision and improvement of purchasing documentation and procedures.
• Providing overall administration support.
• Taking responsibility for a work-based project.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Good organisational skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Analytical skills

Education

Business related degree (studying for)

Job description

Purchasing Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK

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. For more information on the company please visit www.pirelli.co.uk .

A 12 month placement is available within the Purchasing Department working within a small, disciplined and professional team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• 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.

Applications close 31.12.2025.