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Purchasing Assistant

4 weeks ago

Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Currys Full time
Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

Newark Distribution Centre (LM0012) - Long Hollow Way, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NH
Permanent x 1 and 12 months Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment x 1
Full Time
Grade 2
Hours – 37.5 per week Monday to Friday working 8am and 4pm
Salary – 24,180 per annum

Our passion at Currys is helping everyone enjoy the latest tech. We’re proud of the service levels we provide for our customers – online, in-store or in their homes. And it’s all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins.

We're looking for two Purchasing Assistants one on permanent contract and one on 12 months Fixed Term contract/ Secondment to join our team of experts who make sure our Repair Centre have everything they need. You'll manage the data that makes us tick and support our buyers.

As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Placing orders, managing supply and return of spares required for the Customer Repair Centre, our field operations and third parties
  • Supporting the Buyers and Assistant Purchasing Managers, to drive the day-to-day Spares Purchasing operation
  • Ensuring accurate up to date Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) information is provided to the relevant business area
  • Chasing supplier deliveries to improve supplier lead times and give accurate ETA’s for stock shortages
  • Ensuring all tasks are carried out accurately on time and within budget
  • Distributing of consumables, tools and uniform around the Repair Centre involving manual handling


You will need:

  • Computer literacy with some experience of using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Communication skills both verbal and written
  • Experience of working in an administrative / office / Purchasing environment would be desirable

We know our people are the magic ingredient in our success. That’s why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career. They include:

  • Performance related bonus
  • Product discounts on the latest tech
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives
  • 6 weeks of annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday entitlement)


Beyond that, we’ll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented team and unbox your passion at the UK’s best-known retailer in tech.

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