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.