Purchasing Specialist

Tokyo Electron Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) is seeking a procurement specialist to handle indirect and non-stock purchasing, manage supplier relationships and support MSP via SAP Fieldglass. Hybrid work with occasional travel across TEL sites; 18-month fixed-term contract.

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with experience in SAP procurement tools. Applicants should have a background in procurement and supply chain, with a focus on compliance and cost-saving initiatives,

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/purchasing and supply chain especially indirect and non-stock categories.
• Experience with contingent workforce programmes and VMS/MSP platforms (SAP Fieldglass preferred).
• Comfortable with SAP procurement tools.
• Experience in commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and working within a team.
• Good reporting, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems.
• Chase suppliers for order acknowledgements and delivery confirmations.
• Match invoices to POs and supporting documents; flag discrepancies.
• Maintain PO and contract files; follow up on aged POs.
• Support supplier onboarding and supplier master data updates.
• Assist with Capex register updates, budget tracking and spend reporting.
• Apply procurement controls and support audit requests.
• Manage contingent workforce sourcing via MSP programme in SAP Fieldglass.
• Develop and improve nonstock purchasing processes and policies for Customer Fulfilment teams.
• Track spending, savings and KPIs; report to management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contingent workforce

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Reporting

Communication

Education

A-Levels / BTEC / NVQ3

Bachelor's degree or professional procurement qualification (desirable)

Tools

SAP Fieldglass

SAP procurement tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in BaaN, and later SAP in line with policy and approval matrices. Chase suppliers for order acknowledgements, delivery confirmations and resolve supplier queries to maintain on-time delivery. Match supplier invoices to POs and supporting documents; flag discrepancies for resolution and pass valid invoices for payment. Maintain purchase order and contract files in SharePoint or designated repositories; follow up on aged POs and unresolved items. Support supplier onboarding administration and supplier master data updates. Assist with Capex register updates, budget tracking and basic spend reporting as required. Apply purchasing controls, adhere to procurement policy and support audit requests. Provide front-line supplier communication and maintain clear inbox ownership to avoid customer delays. Manage all indirect and non-stock purchasing (services, MRO, professional services, etc.). Support, coordinate and manage contingent workforce sourcing via the MSP programme in SAP Fieldglass and coordinate with staffing agencies. Develop and improve nonstock purchasing processes and policies for the Customer Fulfilment teams. Achieve savings via tendering and cost down initiatives with key partners. Select, onboard and manage suppliers and agencies; monitor supplier performance and resolve issues. Use SAP (procurement) (From October 2027) Learn SAP Fieldglass for supplier data, timesheets and invoicing Work closely with planning, logistics, service engineering, finance and legal to align procurement with operational needs and contracts. Track spending, savings, supplier performance and other KPIs; report to management.

Skills and experience required

• Experience in procurement/purchasing, and supply chain especially indirect and non-stock categories.
• Experience with contingent workforce programmes and VMS/MSP platforms (SAP Fieldglass preferred).
• Comfortable with SAP procurement tools.
• Experience in commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and working within a team.
• Good reporting, organisation and communication skills.

Education

A-Levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent vocational qualification in business, supply chain, procurement or related discipline; OR Apprenticeship in procurement/administration; OR Foundation Degree / HND.

• Desirable: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or procurement, or professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) - or equivalent practical experience.

Working conditions

Hybrid working, two-day office-based. Possible business travel across TEL sites and supplier visits. Works with global and regional teams. Fixed term contract (18 months).

Success Measures

On-time procurement and PO cycle times. Reduction in aged/unresolved POs. Accuracy of invoice matching and reduction in payment exceptions. Supplier responsiveness and on-time delivery for locally managed items. Compliance with procurement policy and audit readiness. MSP metrics: time to fill, compliance, cost control. Quality, compliance, safety and infosec successes

Individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and/or training. In addition to base salary, we offer (full time regular employees) a comprehensive benefits package and for certain roles eligibility in our bonus plan and long-term incentives as applicable. The talent advisor can share more details about total compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, belief, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, membership to a traveller community or any other legally protected characteristic. TEL acknowledges that diversity creates an innovative culture and aims to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can succeed based on merit and qualifications.

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