Buyer - BIW

The McLaren Automotive Purchasing Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a high performing and agile team, with direct report into the Purchasing Manager. Cross functional engagement with our Engineering, Quality, Production and Legal Teams is vital for successful delivery and performance.

• Life‑cycle responsibility delivering high quality, value for money components into McLaren.
• Accountability for cost and budget management for multi‑million pound direct‑spend portfolios.
• New supplier identification and introduction into McLaren.
• Deliver commodity strategy and nomination approvals in line with business requirements aligned with the organisation’s key stakeholders.
• Reference and awareness of technology and quality roadmaps within scope.
• Negotiate, execute and monitor contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Deliver challenging annual cost down targets through commercial and VA/VE methods.
• Work cross‑functionally with all departments to drive core quality, cost principles and process.
• Develop strong, long‑term relationships with Suppliers.
• Managed supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery.

• Degree preferred but not essential.
• A strong, clear and confident communicator.
• Ability to work to deadlines and demands.
• Keen attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proven commercial background / strong negotiator.
• Previous manufacturing / automotive experience preferred but not essential.
• Proven supply chain experience in dealing with both high and low value organisations.
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated to work autonomously.
• Experience in cost engineering, raw material and tooling buying would be advantageous.

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
• 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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