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Senior Procurement Specialis

Job in Denham, Buckinghamshire, IP21, England, UK
Listing for: BYD Europe
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • 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
  • 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 (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.

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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