Senior Procurement Specialis

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.