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Senior Procurement Specialis
Job in
Denham, Buckinghamshire, IP21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-05
Listing for:
BYD Europe
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Uxbridge, London (Fully-Office Based Role)
Department: Procurement & Supply Chain
Key responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- High integrity, strong compliance mindset, and sound judgement.
- Proactive, self-driven, and capable of independently leading tasks to completion.
- 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.
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.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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