Senior Procurement Specialis

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.