As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.
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
1 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.
2 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).
3 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 createa 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.