About the Company Our client, a long-established family firm with a network of branches in the South and East of England, that supply machinery and services to the agricultural, construction and professional ground care machinery markets are looking for a Purchase Office Assistant to join their team based at offices near Maldon, Essex. What’s On Offer * Competitive salary * 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays) * Permanent, Full-time role - 40hrs per week - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (1hr unpaid lunch) * Company Sick Pay Scheme * Workplace Pension * Employee Referral Bonus Scheme * Winter Flu Jab Service * Wellbeing Focus Group * Staff Discount in Country Stores * Life Assurance Cover (2x salary) The Role As a Purchase Office Assistant, you will be working within a small, supportive team and playing a key role in delivering first-class administrative support to the department. You will also ensure effective and accurate communication between suppliers and colleagues across the business. Key Responsibilities of the Purchase Office Assistant * Provide administrative support to the purchasing department * Maintain clear and professional communication with suppliers and staff * Ensure accuracy and timeliness in documentation and reporting * Assist with day-to-day purchasing operations and departmental tasks Candidate Requirements * Ideally experience within an agriculture, engineering or construction environment * Excellent communication skills, with a polite and professional manner * Ability to interact confidently at all levels of the company * Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently * Accuracy with numbers and attention to detail * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) * Self-motivated, flexible, and approachable * Ability to learn quickly, take responsibility, and meet deadlines * Confident, proactive, and able to show initiative * Professional appearance and conduct For more details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics sector