Automotive Commodity Buyer - SRM & Cost Strategy

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development

25 days holiday

Enhanced company pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

McLaren Automotive invites applications for a Commodity Buyer who will lead sourcing for key components across Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior and more. You will negotiate contracts, develop supplier strategies with Engineering and Supplier Quality, and drive value through cost and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

You will report to the Procurement Manager, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help McLaren sustain its position at the forefront of

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• MCIPS qualification desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing procurement, automotive preferred.
• Experience in developing commodity strategies and cost assessments.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize production supplier contracts.
• Mitigate cost increases and drive cost-downs.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality.
• Conduct supplier assessments and coordinate sourcing.
• Ensure suppliers meet program targets for timing, cost, quality.
• Lead SRM activities with suppliers and internal customers.
• Support risk assessment and total acquisition cost analyses.

Skills

Fundamental procurement

Cost analysis

Supplier relationship

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

MCIPS desirable

Job description

McLaren Automotive invites applications for a Commodity Buyer who will lead sourcing for key components across Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior and more. You will negotiate contracts, develop supplier strategies with Engineering and Supplier Quality, and drive value through cost and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

You will report to the Procurement Manager, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help McLaren sustain its position at the forefront of