14 May Lifelong Careers – Emma Jane Pirie 25yrs

At Gray & Adams, we are proud of our people, and we work hard to attract and retain talented individuals. As a result, we have a number of valued team members who have worked for the business for many years.
In this edition, we speak to Emma Jane Pirie who works in the Buyers Department and has celebrated her 25th anniversary with Gray & Adams this year.

What is your role at Gray & Adam’s and what are your day-to-day responsibilities?

My role is Office Administrator in the Buyers Department. My day-to-day responsibilities include creating purchase orders and invoices, querying invoices, buying items and booking in and out materials.

What brought you to Gray & Adams, and what has kept you there for so long?

When I left school, I did an HND office course at Fraserburgh College, I was then applying for jobs and ended up getting the role of Office Administrator in the Gray & Adams Stores Department. I have stayed at Gray & Adams because it’s right on my doorstep and everyone is nice to work with.

What has been your biggest achievement while working for Gray & Adams?

I think being part of the company since 2000 is an achievement and seeing how much Gray & Adams is growing and progressing.

If you could do someone else’s job (at Gray & Adams) for the day, whose would it be and why?

I enjoy coming to work every day and doing my own job! but if I had to do someone’s else job for the day, I like to be the General Manager.

What is the best thing about working for Gray & Adams?

Working at Gray & Adams for so many years has allowed me to work with so many nice people – that’s the best bit!