Buyer

Job Title If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Buyer Ref # 58841 Date posted Friday, May 1, 2026 Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business area Procurement Department Commodity Procurement Position level 5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-15) Working time Full Time Contract type Permanent Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday What to Expect The McLaren Automotive Purchasing Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Commodity Buyer is responsible for negotiating and completing supplier contracts within assigned commodity groups (Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon).

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.

Please note we also consider candidates in Bicester and WokingCurrent roles-: We are currently hiring for the below commodities: Powertrain Electrical Software & Controls InteriorsExteriorsBody in White What You'll Do The Commodity Buyer is accountable for the following key activities: Negotiate and finalize production supplier contracts for assigned commodities.

Mitigate cost increases and drive cost-down activities within scope. Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to develop and deploy sourcing strategies. Conduct supplier assessments and coordinate sourcing recommendations.

Ensure suppliers meet program targets for timing, cost, quality, and technical attributes. Serve as the focal point for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities with suppliers and internal customers. Support risk assessment, total acquisition cost analysis, and cross-functional alignment on technical and quality criteria.

What You'll Bring 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. Personal Attributes / CompetenciesAnalytical 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.#LI-HS1 What We'll Do for You We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes: Structured career development framework25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday.

Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous 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.

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