Technical Purchasing Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Newark Distribution Centre (LM0012) - Long Hollow Way, Newark on Trent, Notts, NG24 2NH
Secondment or Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Full Time
Grade 1
Salary - £21,801 per annum
37.5 per week working Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm
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.
Our Spares Purchasing team are super helpful experts who make sure our Customer Repair Centre has everything they need!
Working in both an administrative and hands on role you’ll support our technical purchasing team to identify and resolve spare parts issues, increasing spares availability, reducing cost and delivering great customer service.
As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Supporting the technical purchasing team in the day-to-day spares purchasing operation- Investigating dead on arrival stock and arranging for it to be returned to our suppliers or scrapped
- Processing any spare parts manufacturer recalls
- Investigating spare parts failings, and reporting findings to compliance team
- Assisting with performing spares investigations to improve spares purchasing KPIs
- Assisting in resolving all spares queries raised from Repair Centre, Forward Stock Locations, Third Parties and Contact Centres
You will need:
A basic understanding of the workings of electrical products such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, televisions, etc- The ability to work within a team and adapt quickly
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written
- Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to drive personal performance to support own development
- Effective time management skills
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- Competitive pension scheme
- 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Media & Entertainment Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technical Purchasing Assistant roles across Currys's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Media & Entertainment Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,801 - £21,801 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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