McLaren

Reporting to the Procurement Manager the Senior Commodity  Buyer sets the strategic direction for supplier sourcing within their commodity area (Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon), ensuring McLaren accesses the best technology at the lowest achievable total cost while minimizing risk. The role is a model for procurement professionalism and best practice.

• Develop and update Category Strategies on critical commodities aligned with Technology Roadmaps and future product plans.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, and relationship management with key suppliers, ensuring McLaren is a customer of choice.
• Lead on supplier nominations with collaborative cross functional support.
• Negotiate, execute, and monitor complex contractual agreements with strategic suppliers and ensure McLaren’s commercial position is protected.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance, and Legal to deliver aligned strategies and robust supplier performance.
• Demonstrate expertise in supplier processes, cost drivers, and industry trends.
• Prepare and deliver annual plans for cost reduction and supplier claims minimization on multi-million pound direct-spend portfolios.
• Deputize for the Manager as required and support team development.

• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Passion for purchasing and innovation.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Self-motivated and ambitious, with a desire to progress within McLaren.

• 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

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