McLaren

Throughout the programme, you will rotate across key procurement functions, contributing to initiatives that support McLaren’s innovation, supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

o  Supporting strategic sourcing projects and assisting in the selection and onboarding of suppliers. 

o  Analysing supplier performance data, tracking delivery, cost, and quality KPIs. 

o  Working closely with Engineering, Finance, and Quality to align supplier performance with programme milestones. 

o  Contributing to cost-saving initiatives through value engineering and commercial negotiation. 

o  Supporting contract management and supplier risk assessments. 

o  Participating in audits and improvement initiatives within the Supplier Quality (SQ) function. 

o  Gaining exposure to international logistics and McLaren’s end-to-end supply chain operations. 

You’ll also take part in professional development workshops, innovation challenges, and cross-functional projects that accelerate your business and leadership growth.

o  You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree discipline such as Supply Chain Management, Business, Law, Engineering, Economics or another related discipline. 

o  Strong analytical, commercial, and organisational skills. 

o  Interest in supplier management, sourcing strategy, and automotive operations. 

o  Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. 

o  Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with multiple priorities. 

You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Procurement business area 

Personal Attributes: 

We’re looking for individuals who are proactive, data-driven, and thrive in collaborative, high-impact roles. The most desirable attributes include: 

o  Commercial curiosity – interest in how procurement decisions impact product delivery, quality, and profitability. 

o  Analytical mindset – confident using data to inform sourcing decisions and evaluate supplier performance. 

o  Attention to detail – precision in cost analysis, contract management, and reporting. 

o  Negotiation awareness – ability to engage constructively with suppliers to achieve win-win outcomes. 

o  Collaboration – capable of working across Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Logistics. 

o  Adaptability – open to working with global suppliers and navigating evolving business needs. 

o  Ownership – takes responsibility for deliverables and follows through on actions. 

o  Resilience – maintains focus and effectiveness under time pressure or complexity. 

o  Clear communication – able to build trust and alignment with both internal stakeholders and suppliers. 

o  AI Proficiency – comfortable using AI tools ethically and effectively to support learning, productivity, innovation, and problem-solving. 

o  Passion for automotive excellence – motivated to help deliver the components and partnerships that bring McLaren’s cars to life.