Strategic Automotive Commodity Buyer

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Bicester; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical option

Wellbeing initiatives

Résumé du poste

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer to lead sourcing for Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon. You'll negotiate contracts, develop supplier strategies, and work with Engineering and Supplier Quality to secure best technology, cost and quality.

Based in the UK, the role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving cost-down initiatives and SRM.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; MCIPS desirable.
• Automotive manufacturing purchasing experience recommended.
• Experience in procurement or commodity buying.
• Experience developing commodity strategies with risk and cost assessments.
• Some experience negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to influence at senior management.
• Good understanding of cost breakdown analysis.

Responsabilités

• Negotiate and finalize production supplier contracts for assigned commodities.
• Mitigate cost increases and drive cost-down activities within scope.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to develop and deploy 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 SRM activities with suppliers and internal customers.
• Support risk assessment, total acquisition cost analysis, and cross-functional alignment on technical and quality criteria.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Cost analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

Procurement experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MCIPS qualification

Description du poste

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer to lead sourcing for Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon. You'll negotiate contracts, develop supplier strategies, and work with Engineering and Supplier Quality to secure best technology, cost and quality.

Based in the UK, the role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving cost-down initiatives and SRM.