Strategic Purchasing Specialist - SAP & MSP (Hybrid)

Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd.; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd. is seeking a procurement professional to manage indirect and non-stock purchasing across services, MRO and professional services. You will process requisitions, raise POs in SAP, chase suppliers and ensure accurate invoice matching while supporting contract and master data updates.

The role is hybrid with two office days and possible travel to TEL sites. An 18-month fixed-term contract awaits a proactive team player who can drive savings, monitor KPIs and collaborate

Qualifications

• A-Levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent vocational qualification in business, supply chain, procurement or related discipline.
• Desirable: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or procurement, or professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS).
• Apprenticeship in procurement/administration; Foundation Degree / HND.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in BaaN, and later SAP.
• 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 PO 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.
• 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

Procurement and supply chain

Contingent workforce programmes

SAP procurement tools

Commercial negotiation

Supplier management

Reporting and communication

Education

Vocational qualification in business/supply chain/procurement

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain/procurement (desirable)

Tools

SAP procurement tools

SAP Fieldglass

Job description

Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd. is seeking a procurement professional to manage indirect and non-stock purchasing across services, MRO and professional services. You will process requisitions, raise POs in SAP, chase suppliers and ensure accurate invoice matching while supporting contract and master data updates.

The role is hybrid with two office days and possible travel to TEL sites. An 18-month fixed-term contract awaits a proactive team player who can drive savings, monitor KPIs and collaborate