Automotive Commodity Buyer: Strategy & Cost Optimization

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer in the Purchasing Department to negotiate and finalize supplier contracts across multiple commodity groups, driving cost-down initiatives and developing strategic supplier relationships. The role collaborates with Engineering and Supplier Quality to implement effective sourcing strategies and ensure alignment with program targets.

The candidate will assess suppliers, support SRM activities, and contribute to total acquisition cost analyses, while

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiating and completing supplier"s?

Cost breakdown analysis

Supplier relationship management (SRM)

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

MCIPS qualification

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer in the Purchasing Department to negotiate and finalize supplier contracts across multiple commodity groups, driving cost-down initiatives and developing strategic supplier relationships. The role collaborates with Engineering and Supplier Quality to implement effective sourcing strategies and ensure alignment with program targets.

The candidate will assess suppliers, support SRM activities, and contribute to total acquisition cost analyses, while