Senior Buyer

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Rotherham; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing programmes

Résumé du poste

McLaren Automotive Ltd in Sheffield seeks a Senior Commodity Buyer to negotiate and manage supplier contracts for direct materials used in in‑house manufacturing. You will lead sourcing strategies with Engineering and Supplier Quality, balancing technology, cost, quality and supply performance for current operations and future success.

Travel to MTC in Woking or MCC in Bicester required; two days per month minimum.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred; MCIPS desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing procurement or automotive sector.
• Solid procurement or commodity buying experience.
• Ability to develop structured commodity strategies and assess cost/risk.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate and manage production supplier contracts for assigned commodities.
• Mitigate cost increases and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to develop sourcing strategies.
• Conduct supplier assessments and coordinate sourcing recommendations.
• Ensure suppliers meet program targets for timing, cost, quality, and technical attributes.
• Focal point for Supplier Relationship Management with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support risk assessment, total acquisition cost analysis, and cross-functional alignment.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Influence at senior management

Analytical mindset

Supplier relationship building

Collaboration across teams

Attention to detail

Formation

Degree in Business or Engineering

MCIPS qualification desirable

Description du poste

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Commodity Buyer is responsible for negotiating and managing supplier contracts to support the procurement of all direct materials required for in‑house manufacturing at our Sheffield facility.

The role involves leading sourcing activities and developing supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, ensuring McLaren leverages the optimum balance of technology, cost, quality, and supply chain performance to support current operations and the future success of the company.

What You'll Do

The Senior Buyer is accountable for the following key activities:

• Negotiate and manage production supplier contracts for assigned commodities.
• Mitigate cost increases and drive cost reduction initiatives within scope.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to develop and implement 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 stakeholders.
• Support risk assessment, total acquisition cost analysis, and cross-functional alignment on technical, commercial, and quality criteria.

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What You'll Bring

• 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.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement function.

Location: Sheffield

This role is based at our Sheffield facility and supports the procurement of direct materials for in‑house manufacturing operations. Regular travel to either McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking or McLaren Creation Centre (MCC) in Bicester is required, with a minimum attendance of two days per month as standard. To support onboarding and development, the successful candidate will be required to complete an initial two‑week training period at MTC in Woking to gain a comprehensive understanding of McLaren's procurement processes, systems and ways of working. Additional travel may be required from time to time to support business needs, supplier visits and cross‑functional activities.

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
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

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.