Job Title
Indirect Buyer - 8 Month FTC
Ref #
59287
Date posted
Monday, July 13, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Procurement
Department
Indirect Procurement
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
8 month
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
The Buyer – Indirect Procurement will support the delivery of indirect procurement activities for the McLaren Automotive Ltd. The role is responsible for executing sourcing activities, managing supplier interactions, and ensuring compliance with McLaren procurement processes across categories such as facilities, IT, logistics, and professional services. 
What You'll Do
  • Deliver sourcing activities in line with project timelines and budgets.  
  • Execute RFx processes, including preparation of documentation, bid evaluation support, and supplier coordination.  
  • Support negotiations and assist in the placement of purchase orders and contracts.  
  • Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority, Operational Approval Matrix, and procurement governance standards.  
  • Maintain accurate supplier records, documentation, and procurement trackers.  
  • Support supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution.  
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance) to support project delivery.  
  • Ensure procurement data accuracy and provide regular updates to the senior procurement team. 

Core Competencies 
  • Commercial Awareness – Understanding of cost drivers and value for money.  
  • Process Discipline – Ability to follow governance and compliance requirements.  
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.  
  • Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy in documentation and reporting. 
What You'll Bring
Qualifications & Experience (Essential) 
  • Previous experience in a procurement or buying role, preferably within indirect procurement in an automotive environment.  
  • Exposure to RFx processes and supplier engagement.  
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills. 
Qualifications & Experience (Desirable) 
  • Progress towards, or interest in, a CIPS qualification.  
  • Experience in facilities, construction, or capital project environments.  
  • Experience within automotive or advanced manufacturing environments. 
Location 
  • Based at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC), Woking, Surrey. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week onsite. Occasional travel may be required, primarily within the UK, with potential for European travel.
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:
  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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