McLaren

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The McLaren Automotive Purchasing Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a high performing and agile team, with direct report into the Purchasing Manager, and a Senior buyer.  Cross functional engagement with our Engineering, Quality, Production, Cost Reduction and Legal Teams is vital for successful delivery and performance.

Please note this is a 9 month fixed term contract.

• Support cost reduction activity as per senior buyer commodity deck
• Support sourcing activity as required
• Support tracking of budgets and targets
• New supplier identification and loading to appropriate systems in McLaren
• Support with strategy and nomination desks, and support with cross functional sign off.
• Reference and awareness of technology and quality roadmaps within scope.
• Work cross-functionally with all departments

• Degree preferred but not essential.
• Previous manufacturing / automotive experience preferred but not essential.
• It literate in MS Office applications.

• A strong, clear and confident communicator.
• Ability to work to deadlines and demands.
• Keen attention to accuracy and detail.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated to work autonomously.