Senior Procurement Specialis at BYD Europe

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tendering, Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, Supplier management, Procurement operations, Cost analysis, Budgeting, Supplier evaluation, Commercial awareness, Analytical skills, Cross-functional collaboration, Project management, English, Mandarin

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

About the role 1. Tendering & Strategic Sourcing -Lead the full tender process (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including requirements alignment, documentation preparation, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and final award. -Develop and execute category sourcing strategies to enhance cost competitiveness, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance. -Lead commercial contract negotiations, collaborate with Legal on contract review, and ensure timely contract execution. 2. Supplier Management -Maintain and update the supplier database and support the development of a preferred/strategic supplier framework. -Build and manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, conduct regular business reviews, and resolve operational or commercial issues. 3. Procurement Operations -Accurately manage PR, PO, contract, and goods acceptance processes in internal procurement systems, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. -Support budgeting, cost analysis, supplier reporting, and preparation of management reports. Requirements 1 Education & Experience -Bachelor’s degree or above in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related fields. -Minimum 5 years’ procurement or sourcing experience; experience in automotive, marketing/events, or management consulting is an advantage. -Strong understanding of tendering processes, contract terms, and supplier management methodologies. -Experience working in UK organisations or multinational companies is preferred. 2 Skills & Competencies -Excellent negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills. -Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities. -Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. -Fluent in both English and Mandarin (must be able to use Chinese for daily business communication). 3 Personal Attributes -High integrity, strong compliance mindset, and sound judgement. -Proactive, self-driven, and capable of independently leading tasks to completion. What We Offer -Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration; -Scottish Widow workplace pension; -25 days paid holidays + public holidays; -On-site free parking; -Commute allowance; -Car sacrifice scheme -Department & company wide teambuilding events; -An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy. About BYD UK BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead the full tender process, manage strategic sourcing, and oversee supplier relationships to ensure cost competitiveness and performance. Additionally, they will handle procurement operations, including contract management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance within internal systems.