About the role 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 (must be able to use Chinese for daily business communication). 3 Personal Attributes -High integrity, strong compliance mindset, and sound judgement. -Proactive, self-driven, and capable of independently leading tasks to completion. What We Offer -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 teambuilding events; -An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy. About BYD UK BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.