Job Title
Procurement Industrial Placement 2027
Ref #
59545
Date posted
Monday, September 28, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Procurement
Department
Indirect Procurement
Position level
6 - Support (L-11)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
We're recruiting for an intern to join our Procurement team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Procurement Intern, you will gain practical, hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation—contributing directly to the delivery of McLaren’s world-class performance vehicles. 

This is a 12-month full-time internship, offering insight into how a premium automotive manufacturer manages a global, high-precision supply base. You’ll work alongside experienced procurement professionals and cross-functional stakeholders, developing key commercial skills and industry awareness. 

Please note this position is on-site 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

As a Procurement Intern, you’ll work within key areas of the Procurement and Supplier Quality (SQ) functions. You’ll support projects that drive value, efficiency, and reliability across McLaren’s global supply chain. 


Key responsibilities may include: 

  • - Assisting in the sourcing of components and materials across different vehicle programmes. 

  • - Supporting the evaluation of supplier proposals and RFQ responses. 

  • - Analysing supplier performance metrics including cost, delivery, and quality. 

  • - Working closely with Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams to align procurement with build milestones. 

  • - Helping to prepare supplier communications, purchase orders, and tracking documentation. 

  • - Supporting cost-reduction initiatives through benchmarking and analysis. 

  • - Gaining exposure to contract management, logistics planning, and supplier audits. 

  - You’ll also take part in intern development workshops and networking opportunities across the business. 


What You'll Bring

You must be studying a relevant degree in a relevant subject such as Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or Economics at a UK university, as well as: 

  • - A strong interest in commercial operations, procurement, and the automotive industry. 

  • - Solid analytical and organisational skills. 

  • - Confidence working with data and an eagerness to learn. 

  • - Clear communication and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. 

  - 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 with a curious mindset, strong attention to detail, and the drive to contribute in a fast-paced commercial environment. The most desirable traits include: 

Commercial awareness - interest in how supplier partnerships impact product quality, cost, and delivery. 

Analytical thinking - comfortable interpreting cost data and supplier KPIs. 

Organisation - able to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records. 

Team collaboration - works well with colleagues across procurement, engineering, and finance. 

Adaptability - can work across different commodities, tasks, and systems. 

Problem-solving - curious and proactive in identifying better ways of working. 

Professionalism - represents McLaren’s brand and values when engaging with suppliers. 

Attention to detail - accurate in documentation, reporting, and order management. 

Communication - clear and concise in emails, meetings, and project updates. 

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

Passion for performance - inspired by McLaren’s vision and precision-driven culture. 


What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: 

- 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 

- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 

- A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice 

- Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars 

*Qualifying criteria applies 

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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