Procurement specialist

About the department:

The Operations Support Department is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services needed. Its main objective is to obtain the right goods and services at the right price, quantity, and time from the right supplier. The Operations Support Department is an important part of any organization as it affects the overall performance of the company. Effective procurement can help save costs, improve quality, reduce lead time, and increase customer satisfaction. The department needs to work closely with other departments such as finance, sales, production, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.

As Procurement specialist you will:

Getting prepared for the BYD Europe direct material Purchasing.

1. Adhere to Company Procurement Processes:

• Familiarize and strictly adhere to the company's procurement policies and processes, ensuring all procurement activities comply with regulations.
• Assist in developing and updating procurement processes to enhance efficiency and standardization.

2. Management of Suppliers and Contracts within the System:

• Create, manage, and maintain qualified supplier information within the company's procurement system.
• Responsible for reviewing and managing supplier contracts to ensure compliance with company requirements.

3. Ordering and Delivery Management: 

•  Create purchase orders within the procurement system and ensure accuracy.
• Manage the delivery progress of orders, coordinating delivery times and methods with suppliers.

4. Payment Management:

•  Monitor the payment status of purchase orders, ensuring timely completion of the payment process.
• Coordinate with the finance department to resolve payment-related issues and exceptions.

5. Report Preparation:

• Collect and organize procurement data, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement reports.
• Analyze procurement data and trends, providing decision support and recommendations to management.

6. Information System Implementation:

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of information systems (e.g., SAP), including deployment, training, and promotion.
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted within the system, assisting team members in adapting to system operations.

7. Cross-border Procurement Support:

• Ensure procurement activities in comply with local regulations and company policy requirements.

8. Continuous Improvement and Learning:

• Participate in continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Continuously learn and update procurement knowledge and skills to adapt to changing market and technological environments.

Your profile:

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in the role. Automotive industry background will be considered a plus.

• Affinity with electric mobility;

• Strong contract management and negotiation skills;

• Fluent in Italian, English and Chinese (written and spoken).

• Very good PowerPoint & Excel user skills, have user knowledge of SAP and/ or other stock control program;

• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and results-oriented;

• Flexibility, and integrity in personality;

We offer:

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration.
• Health Insurance (Metasalute) and Meal Vouchers.
• Department & company wide teambuilding events.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

About BYD Group

Established in February 1995, BYD Group is a leading multi-sector high-tech company focused on the innovation and development in automobile, rail transit, renewable energy, and electronics.
Committed to fulfilling a better life through technological innovations, BYD Group leverages a powerful network of over 40 subsidiaries and 700,000 employees worldwide in over 400 cities of 79 countries, actively drive the implementation of comprehensive zero-emission and emission reduction solutions. In 2023, BYD Auto sold 3.02 million NEV (BEV+PHEV) globally, maintaining its position as the world leader in NEV sales. In January 2024, BYD became the Official Partner of UEFAEURO 2024，providing green mobility services for the championship.
BYD shoulders the responsibilities and duties of the era, firmly embraces the tides of automobile electrification and intelligence, and establishes itself as the leader of new energy vehicles in China and the world, as to pave a road of green innovation and development.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏

ates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 600,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands is the marketing and sales HQ of BYD Co., Ltd based in Shenzhen, China. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

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