Procurement Graduate: Global Sourcing Rotations

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Enhanced pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Experience our cars

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd invites graduates to join its two-year Procurement Graduate programme at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. You will gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimisation to deliver world‑class automotive products.

This onsite programme offers four 6-month rotations designed to build procurement expertise and lead to a permanent role within McLaren’s global procurement function.

Qualifications

• Must have or be on track for at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree (e.g., SCM, Business, Engineering, Economics, Law).
• Strong analytical, commercial and organisational skills are essential.
• Interest in supplier management, sourcing strategy and automotive operations is required.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset are essential for cross‑functional work.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across key procurement functions to support strategic sourcing projects.
• Analyse supplier performance data and track KPIs for delivery, cost and quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Quality to align supplier performance with milestones.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives through value engineering and negotiation.
• Support contract management and supplier risk assessments.
• Participate in audits and improvements within Supplier Quality.
• Gain exposure to international logistics and end-to-end supply chain operations.

Skills

Analytical

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Passion for automotive

Education

2:1 degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering/Economics/Law

Job description

McLaren Automotive Ltd invites graduates to join its two-year Procurement Graduate programme at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. You will gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimisation to deliver world‑class automotive products.

This onsite programme offers four 6-month rotations designed to build procurement expertise and lead to a permanent role within McLaren’s global procurement function.