Senior Commodity Buyer: Automotive Sourcing Leader

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Influence at senior management

Analytical mindset

Supplier relationship building

Collaboration across teams

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

MCIPS qualification desirable

Job description

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.