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**Newark Distribution Centre (LM0012)** - Long Hollow Way, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NH
**Permanent**
**Full Time**
**Grade 2**
**Hours** – 37.5 per week Monday to Friday working 8am and 4pm
**Salary** – 24,180 per annum
At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues.
Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.
Were looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team of experts who make sure our Repair Centre has everything they need. Youll manage the data that makes us tick and support our buyers.
**Role overview:**
As part of this role, youll 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
**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 secret to our success. Thats why were always looking for ways to reward great work. Youll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including: ● Performance-related bonus ● Product discounts on the latest tech ● A range of wellbeing initiatives
**Why join us:**
Join our team and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, ongoing training and skills for life.
Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.
Every voice has a space at our table and we’re committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we’ll do our best to help.
We’re on a mission to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. And as a market-leading omnichannel tech retailer, we’re in a position to connect millions of customers, online and in our stores, with the best tech. But we don’t just sell tech. We deliver it, install it, fix it, re-home it and recycle it. In fact, we’re the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK. Everything we achieve is thanks to our 25,000 colleagues, who work to create amazing moments for our customers – and for ourselves. Working here is a chance to help both people and the planet. From the big wins to the everyday little zings of being in a job you love, it all adds up to something amazing. Everyone’s different so we’ve designed our benefits and opportunities to reflect that. Perhaps you’re looking for training and to gain skills for life. Or maybe you’re focused on career progression or building your network. Whatever your goal, we’ll help you go after what you really want. We’ve got amazing perks, including discounts on the latest tech, healthcare plans and the opportunity to earn bonuses. And because we’re here for our colleagues, we care for their mental wellbeing. We’ve trained 1,400 colleagues to become Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Champions and have a 24-hour confidential helpline for all colleagues. As a business, we also champion flexible working. In our Corporate teams, for example, we offer hybrid working. Our aim is to create the perfect mix of working options to allow us all to collaborate, connect and do our best work. Depending on the business needs, our hybrid policy ranges from 3 days a week in the office to 1-2 days a month. Join our team and start making an impact from day one. Welcome to amazing. Keep up to date with all things Currys on Instagram and Facebook. Simply search @lifeatcurrys.
