Buyer x - Powertrain

Position: Buyer x 3 - Powertrain
Job Title Buyer x 3 - Powertrain Location Woking The  McLaren Automotive Procurement Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment.

We are looking for 3x Powertrain Buyers to be based in Woking or Bicester 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.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Commodity Buyer is responsible for negotiating and completing supplier contracts within assigned commodity groups - Powertrain. The role involves leading sourcing activities and developing supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, ensuring McLaren leverages the best technology, cost, and quality for the future of the company.
* Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; MCIPS qualification desirable.
* Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
* Solid experience in procurement or commodity buying.
* Experience in developing structured commodity strategies, including risk and cost assessments.
* Some experience negotiating complex contracts.
* Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to influence at senior management level.
* Good understanding of cost breakdown analysis.
* Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
* Ability to build strong supplier relationships.
* Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.
* Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement function.

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