Senior Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (must be able to use Chinese for daily business communication).

Personal Attributes

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

Benefits

• 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 team building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de carbonization of the economy.