Operative, Indirect Procurement

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Durnford Farm; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Generous pension contributions

Access to gym and restaurant

Job summary

Arrow McLaren IndyCar is seeking a proactive individual for a procurement role at their McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. This position involves supporting procurement operations, supplier onboarding, and contributing to sourcing activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills. McLaren offers hybrid working with 3 days at the MTC, along with a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and generous pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset with a strong interest in high-performance environments.
• Demonstrates discipline in execution and high standard work.
• Exposure to motorsport or aerospace engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement operations and PO creation.
• Contribute to sourcing activities and data analysis.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaboration and effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people, and deliver for our partners. We’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology. We have exciting opportunities for intelligent, highly motivated and proactive individuals to join our Indirect Procurement team.

Our team is full of incredible people, and we know we can learn as much from you as you can from us. Likewise, you want to learn and grow, and you want to share your knowledge with others. After all, that’s what a high performing team is built upon.

Team Description

The Indirect Procurement team manages the sourcing of goods and services that support all non-car-related functions at McLaren Racing. This includes areas such as Commercial, Business Performance, Marketing, Heritage, IT, and Facilities. The team plays a key role in ensuring strategic procurement decisions align with the new cost cap regulations introduced in Formula 1 in 2026.

Purpose of the Role

This role requires initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively under time constraints. It will be responsible for supporting PO creation, P2P cycle, supplier onboarding, and typical procurement operations that contribute to the success of McLaren Racing’s business functions. Our Operatives are expected to carry out complex tasks and activities which provide supporting services helping to facilitate Indirect Procurement.

Role Dimensions

This role is Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm following a hybrid working policy and will be based at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey.

Principal Accountabilities

• Integrate quickly into the team to support procurement operations.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks with guidance from experienced team members.
• Contribute to sourcing activities, supplier communications, and data analysis.
• Support documentation and reporting aligned with cost cap compliance.
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with our supply chain.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A proactive mindset with a strong interest in high-performance environments and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and discipline in execution, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Exposure to, or an interest in, motorsport or aerospace engineering would be welcomed.
• Actively seeks opportunities to build knowledge, remain current, and enhance capability.
• Supports problem resolution by working with stakeholders and suppliers to address issues efficiently.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Eager to learn and contribute to team goals.

What can McLaren offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Here at McLaren, we offer hybrid working with 3 days a week based in the MTC.

Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.