Tokamak Energy
Assistant Buyer
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Assistant Buyer
Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)
Company: Tokamak Energy
About the Role
This Procurement Specialist role is designed for individuals seeking to kickstart a career in procurement or advance their skills towards obtaining the MCIPS professional qualification. No scientific or engineering background is required.
- Ideal for organised, curious, and ambitious individuals eager to develop procurement expertise
- Supports Tokamak Energy’s current and future objectives while nurturing growth into a procurement professional role
- Suitable for a flexible, collaborative, and results-driven professional keen to develop and apply a diverse procurement skillset
- Focuses on indirect procurement (HR, Premises, IT, Brand) with potential for exposure to direct project procurement in the future
- Requires strong stakeholder collaboration across the organisation
Key Responsibilities
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Purchase Order Management:
- Coordinate and track purchase orders in alignment with company procedures
- Maintain regular communication with end-users to support timely processes
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Supplier Sourcing & Selection:
- Obtain competitive quotations wherever feasible given spend and timelines
- Research and introduce new suppliers to enhance delivery, quality, and cost efficiency
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Strategic Procurement Development:
- Work with the Procurement team to develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans
- Assist in reviewing supplier spend and identifying efficiency and savings opportunities
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Administrative & Operational Duties:
- Manage purchase order workflows, supply issues, and invoice queries
- Support ad-hoc procurement projects as required by the business
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid model: 60% onsite at Milton Park, Abingdon, with access to free car parking and excellent public transport links
- Minimum 60/40 split: on-site/home working
- Commitment to reasonable accommodations and flexible arrangements as needed
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Requirements
Applications from candidates with transferable skills (academic, work experience, apprenticeships, volunteering, etc.) are welcome.
Essential Skills & Attributes:
- High attention to detail and organisation
- Strong team player with effective collaborative skills
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities
- Proven time management and prioritisation skills in fast-paced environments
- Adaptability to agile methodologies, practical thinking, and proactive problem resolution
- Ability to manage competing priorities efficiently
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- A committed interest in a procurement career, including a goal of achieving MCIPS professional qualification
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and 3 festive extra days for end-of-year flexibility)
- Pension scheme for long-term financial planning
- Access to a company share option scheme
- Discretionary discretionary company bonus scheme (performance-linked)
- Comprehensive financial benefits, including death-in-service and critical illness cover
- Cycle to work scheme for sustainable commuting
Company Background: Tokamak Energy
A pioneering commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, serving global energy needs via fusion technology—harnessing the power of the stars. Our mission is to deliver a safe, clean, low-cost energy source to drive progress against climate change and ensure global energy security.
Key Achievements & Focus Areas:
- Elementary fusion development: Leading global spherical tokamak design and operation—the optimal route to commercial fusion
- High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnets: World-leading technology designed for sectors including renewable energy, medicine, science, and propulsion (land, sea, air, space)
- Thorough scientific backing: Spin-off from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (2009), now scaling with a 60M global team and 260+ employees
- Patented innovations: 75+ patent families, securing $335M investment (government/venture capital)
- US expansion: Established Tokamak Energy Inc. in 2019
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Important Candidate Information
Pre-employment Screening
Standard right-to-work, identity, and reference checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
Data Privacy
- Any personal data provided during the application process will be processed in line with GDPR and UK data protection regulations.
- For GDPR details, see: Guide to the General Data Protection Regulation.
Equality & Inclusion
- Opportunities for employment at Tokamak Energy depend exclusively on relevant qualifications and merit.
- Nondiscrimination policy extends across all protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation).
- We are committed to an accessible recruitment process and welcome adjustments for applicants—please inform us of any requirements.
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