Senior Programme Buyer

Job Title

Senior Programme Buyer

#

59594

Date posted

Friday, July 24, 2026

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Woking

Business area

Procurement

Department

Programme Procurement

Position level

5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-16)

Working time

Full Time

Contract type

Permanent

Working pattern

9am - 6pm Monday to Friday

What to Expect

Reporting to the Senior Programme Procurement Manager, the Senior Programme Buyer is the focal point for coordinating and managing all aspects of the vehicle programme from a Programme Procurement perspective. The role is responsible for programme metrics and reporting, as well as vehicle programme deliverables and delivery milestones.

What You'll Do
The Senior Programme Buyer is responsible for the following key activities:
• Manage and lead Procurement activities across major vehicle programmes and act as the primary cross-functional interface.
• Manage and facilitate Programme Sourcing Reviews, ensuring sourcing decisions are completed on time to support programme milestones.
• Develop, drive and implement Procurement processes to support programme milestones.
• Ensure Procurement activities at every stage of the programme are completed in line with required programme dates and gateway delivery milestones.
• Develop, distribute and oversee programme metrics to track the delivery of Procurement requirements.
• Coordinate and drive resolution with the Procurement team on relevant vehicle line issues.
• In conjunction with the Procurement commodity team, support Finance with cost-target setting and ongoing adherence to an affordable business structure.
• Contribute to business case analysis for vehicle option content to ensure financial targets are met.
• Analyse and report programme bill of materials (BoM) and investment cost status, identifying and resolving opportunities while minimising risks.
• Review Procurement reporting metrics to ensure standardised, consistent outputs across all programmes.
What You'll Bring
Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field preferred; MCIPS qualification desirable.

Programme management experience; vehicle programme delivery experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Proven experience in procurement within automotive or manufacturing.

Strong commercial background and negotiation skills.

Experience managing multiple business stakeholders.

Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills.

Results-driven, delivery-focused and able to work autonomously.

Ability to lead and energise teams, promote best practice and drive continuous improvement.

Personal attributes / competencies

Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

Passion for on-time programme delivery.

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 policiesA 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.