Senior Software Procurement & Supplier Strategy Leader

McLaren Group; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Automotive, based in the United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Procurement Manager for Software & Customer Experience to direct software and connectivity sourcing. You will own end-to-end commodity management and lead negotiations with major software providers, ensuring strategic alignment with global growth plans.

The role requires deep knowledge of software procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in product development or electronics.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience with software licensing and vendor relationships.
• Ability to analyze cost drivers and optimise value.
• Excellent stakeholder influencing and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global procurement strategies for software and related services.
• Manage end-to-end supplier relationships and performance.
• Present business cases to senior leadership.
• Lead contract negotiations with major software vendors.

Skills

Procurement experience

Software procurement

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McLaren Automotive, based in the United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Procurement Manager for Software & Customer Experience to direct software and connectivity sourcing. You will own end-to-end commodity management and lead negotiations with major software providers, ensuring strategic alignment with global growth plans.

The role requires deep knowledge of software procurement, vendor management, and cost optimization.