Job Title
Senior Supply Chain Specialist - 24 month FTC
Ref #
58820
Date posted
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Procurement
Department
Commodity Procurement
Position level
5
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
24 month
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
Please note this a 24 month Fixed Term Contract position. 

McLaren Automotive is a customer focussed and commercially driven environment, where ensuring the best vehicle ownership experience is always offered. For Aftersales this translates in the Procurement world to an emphasis on supplier development and effective negotiation with exceptional long-term and sustainable outcomes.
As an Aftersales Senior Supply Chain Specialist, you will be part of a team responsible for the on time and stable supply of Aftersales parts to the McLaren Global Retailer Network, whislt supporting the development of a lean supply chain.
You will be responsible for engaging with key internal stakeholders to track progress of parts supply. Furthermore, you will be responsible for critical projects and activities that impact Aftersales inventory and parts supply, whilst providing effective reporting on operational performance and continuity of supply.
What You'll Do
Responsible from an Aftersales Commodity Procurement perspective for various new Programmes from an end to end perspective. Role will principally oversee the Maverick & Ultimate programmes or will oversee the Shared Performance Programmes.
· Management of McLaren Development Programme Deliverables for Aftersales Commodity
· Implementing a strategy to secure the supply of Aftersales product through the complete vehicle lifecycle, with particular focus on the stage between end of model production through to end of model life
· Ongoing negotiation of Aftersales’ part and tool costs, optimising the commercial terms and conditions with suppliers to suit the needs of McLaren
· Negotiation of Aftersales commercial terms with the supply base for all new McLaren vehicles and models in support of project launch timescales
· Sourcing of components sold to Retailers and customers as Aftersales specific product
· Implement a supplier engagement process specific to Aftersales, ensuring that all necessary suppliers are actively managed and fully committed to meeting their McLaren Aftersales obligations
· Build relationships with both key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, supporting all other accountabilities and ensuring that all Aftersales strategies match the overall McLaren business imperatives
· Ensure that all required master data needed to both procure parts from the supply chain, and to distribute through our global Retailers is accurate and captured in the system ahead of new product, model, or market launches.
What You'll Bring
Evidenced Procurement experience either from within the Automotive industry or from an indirect background.
· Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; MCIPS qualification desirable.
· Proven experience in procurement within automotive or manufacturing.
· Strong commercial background and negotiation skills.
· Experience managing multi-national suppliers and delivering complex contracts.
· Excellent communication, influencing, and organizational skills.
· Results-driven, delivery-focused, and able to work autonomously.
· Familiar with the specific challenges associated with sourcing and managing an Aftersales supply chain
· Keen eye for developing & implementing a strategic approach to problem solving.
· IT skills, in particular MS Excel is essential. Experience using SAP would be an advantage
Provide a high level of proactive and logical solutions to supply constraints for internal and external customers
· Professional, well presented and credible ambassador of the McLaren brand values
· 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.
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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