Procurement Assistant

ECARX; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London seeks a Procurement Specialist responsible for managing indirect procurement across several categories including administrative and legal. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in professional service procurement, strong negotiation skills, and be fluent in English and Chinese. This role offers opportunities to develop procurement strategies and optimize costs while ensuring compliance with company requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement for service categories.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.
• Understanding of production line pricing.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for various categories including HR, finance, and legal.
• Develop procurement strategies to meet production requirements.
• Evaluate and manage supplier performance and capabilities.
• Negotiate and execute procurement contracts.
• Monitor market trends and provide recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Procurement strategy development

Data analysis

Supplier evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

1. Responsible for indirect procurement for Ecarx overseas, including administrative, human resources, finance, and legal categories, to ensure compliance and efficiency in the procurement process.

2. Work closely with business departments to understand production requirements, develop procurement strategies, and optimise procurement costs.

3. Evaluate and manage suppliers to ensure their quality, delivery capabilities, and service levels meet company requirements.

4. Responsible for negotiating, signing, and executing procurement contracts, ensuring the reasonableness and enforceability of contract terms.

5. Monitor market trends, understand the latest developments and technologies in the manufacturing industry, and provide procurement recommendations to the company.

6. Address issues arising during the procurement process to ensure the smooth progression of procurement projects.

7. Conduct regular procurement data analysis to optimise procurement processes and enhance procurement efficiency. Qualification Requirements.

Requirements：

1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher.

2. Work Experience: At least 3 years of professional service category procurement experience.

3. Familiar with procurement requirements for relevant product categories and have a clear understanding of production line pricing.

4. Possess excellent negotiation skills and contract management capabilities, capable of independently completing procurement projects.

5. Fluent in English and Chinese.