Procurement Graduate Scheme 2027

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

What to Expect

We are recruiting for Graduates to join our dynamic Procurement team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Procurement Graduate, you will gain hands‑on experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimisation—contributing to the delivery of our world‑class automotive products.

This is a two-year rotational programme (4 x 6 months) designed to build your procurement expertise and cross‑functional commercial awareness. By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to take on a permanent role within McLaren’s global procurement function.

Please note this is an onsite position.

What You’ll Do

Throughout the programme, you will rotate across key procurement functions, contributing to initiatives that support McLaren’s innovation, supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting strategic sourcing projects and assisting in the selection and onboarding of suppliers.
• Analysing supplier performance data, tracking delivery, cost, and quality KPIs.
• Working closely with Engineering, Finance, and Quality to align supplier performance with programme milestones.
• Contributing to cost‑saving initiatives through value engineering and commercial negotiation.
• Supporting contract management and supplier risk assessments.
• Participating in audits and improvement initiatives within the Supplier Quality (SQ) function.
• Gaining exposure to international logistics and McLaren’s end‑to‑end supply chain operations.

You’ll also take part in professional development workshops, innovation challenges, and cross‑functional projects that accelerate your business and leadership growth.

What You’ll Bring

• You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree discipline such as Supply Chain Management, Business, Law, Engineering, Economics or another related discipline.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and organisational skills.
• Interest in supplier management, sourcing strategy, and automotive operations.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment with multiple priorities.

You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our Procurement business area.

Personal Attributes

We’re looking for individuals who are proactive, data‑driven, and thrive in collaborative, high‑impact roles. The most desirable attributes include:

• Commercial curiosity – interest in how procurement decisions impact product delivery, quality, and profitability.
• Analytical mindset – confident using data to inform sourcing decisions and evaluate supplier performance.
• Attention to detail – precision in cost analysis, contract management, and reporting.
• Negotiation awareness – ability to engage constructively with suppliers to achieve win‑win outcomes.
• Collaboration – capable of working across Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Logistics.
• Adaptability – open to working with global suppliers and navigating evolving business needs.
• Ownership – takes responsibility for deliverables and follows through on actions.
• Resilience – maintains focus and effectiveness under time pressure or complexity.
• Clear communication – able to build trust and alignment with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• AI Proficiency – comfortable using AI tools ethically and effectively to support learning, productivity, innovation, and problem‑solving.
• Passion for automotive excellence – motivated to help deliver the components and partnerships that bring McLaren’s cars to life.

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
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
• Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars
• Qualifying criteria applies

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath‑taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact. It drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.