Senior Procurement Specialis

BYD Europe; Denham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational in zero-emission solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead the tender process and manage supplier relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing. Excellent negotiation and analytical skills are necessary, along with fluency in English and Mandarin. The role is fully office-based in Uxbridge, London, and offers competitive remuneration and benefits including paid holidays and pension.

Benefits

Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration

Scottish Widow workplace pension

25 days paid holidays + public holidays

Department & company-wide team building events

Opportunity to lead the transition to Zero Emissions transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years procurement or sourcing experience; automotive, marketing/events, or management consulting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes, contract terms, and supplier management methodologies.
• Experience in UK organisations or multinational companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full tender process including requirements alignment and supplier evaluation.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, resolve operational issues.
• Manage procurement processes ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related fields

Job description

Location: Uxbridge, London （Fully-Office Based Role）

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Key responsibilities

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

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.

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 (written and spoken).

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, strong compliance mindset, and sound judgement.
• Proactive, self-driven, and capable of independently leading tasks to completion.

We offer

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company-wide team building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.