Procurement Industrial Placement 2027

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd is seeking a Procurement Intern to join our Procurement team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey for a 12-month, full-time on-site internship. You will gain practical experience in sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation, contributing to McLaren's premium performance vehicles.

You'll collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Quality teams, supporting projects to drive value across McLaren's global supply chain.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Finance and Quality.
• On-site internship at the McLaren Technology Centre for 12 months, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing components and materials across different vehicle programmes.
• Support evaluation of supplier proposals and RFQ responses.
• Analyse supplier performance metrics including cost, delivery and quality.
• Work closely with Engineering, Finance and Quality to align procurement with build milestones.
• Assist with additional procurement activities as required.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Cost optimisation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in supply chain, procurement, or related field

Job description

What to Expect

We're recruiting for an intern to join our Procurement team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a Procurement Intern, you will gain practical, hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation-contributing directly to the delivery of McLaren's world-class performance vehicles.

This is a 12-month full-time internship, offering insight into how a premium automotive manufacturer manages a global, high-precision supply base. you'll work alongside experienced procurement professionals and cross-functional stakeholders, developing key commercial skills and industry awareness.

Please note this position is on-site 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

As a Procurement Intern, you'll work within key areas of the Procurement and Supplier Quality (SQ) functions. You'll support projects that drive value, efficiency, and reliability across McLaren's global supply chain.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in the sourcing of components and materials across different vehicle programmes.
• Supporting the evaluation of supplier proposals and RFQ responses.
• Analysing supplier performance metrics including cost, delivery, and quality.
• Working closely with Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams to align procurement with build milestones.
• Helping to