Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant Purchasing Assistant 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. We're looking for Purchasing Assistant 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. Role overview: 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
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. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll 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, on-going 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 Apply # and we'll do our best to help.


• 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
  
  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.
  
  We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll 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, on-going 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 Apply # and we'll do our best to help.