Spare Parts Purchasing Assistant

Currys; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Currys is hiring a Purchasing Assistant at our Newark Distribution Centre. This permanent, full-time, office-based role supports Buyers with placing orders for spare parts, tracking stock, and supplier communications.

You will help reduce spares usage, improve stock availability and cost control, while keeping accurate records and helping with negotiations. Salary £26,578.50, Grade 2, 8am–4pm, 37.5 hours per week. This is a great entry point into a fast-moving, customer-centred logistics role.

Qualifications

• A good level of Maths and English is required.
• Experience of working in a Purchasing environment is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and data handling are important.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers with placing and tracking orders for spare parts required for repairs.
• Update order status and ETA with suppliers to manage stock shortages.
• Monitor stock levels and flag urgent purchasing needs.
• Keep accurate records of purchases and supplier contacts.
• Support negotiations by supplying data and comparing offers.
• Ensure purchases comply with policies and are properly documented.
• Coordinate logistics and paperwork for Goods Inbound.

Skills

Team player

MS Office

Time management

Communication skills

Purchasing experience

Technical product knowledge

Self-motivation

Job description

Currys is hiring a Purchasing Assistant at our Newark Distribution Centre. This permanent, full-time, office-based role supports Buyers with placing orders for spare parts, tracking stock, and supplier communications.

You will help reduce spares usage, improve stock availability and cost control, while keeping accurate records and helping with negotiations. Salary £26,578.50, Grade 2, 8am–4pm, 37.5 hours per week. This is a great entry point into a fast-moving, customer-centred logistics role.