About the Role
* 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
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.
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