Buyer - 24 month Fixed Term Contract

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 this roles are 24 month fixed term contract roles Please note we also consider candidates in Bicester and Woking Current roles-: 1x EDT 3x Body Exterior 3x Powertrain ICE 3x Electrical Software & Controls

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.

What We'll Do for You 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 Private medical insurance and health cash plan Life assurance benefit 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