Strategic Automotive Commodity Buyer

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Bicester, Woking; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday and benefits package

Enhanced company pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after two years' service

Wellbeing initiatives and financial/m​

Descrizione del lavoro

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer to lead sourcing activities across Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon, reporting to the Procurement Manager. You will negotiate supplier contracts and develop supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality.

This role requires strong negotiation, cost analysis, SRM leadership, and the ability to influence at senior management level.

Competenze

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; MCIPS qualification desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing procurement, automotive preferred.
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Analytical mindset

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Degree in Business or Engineering

MCIPS qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer to lead sourcing activities across Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon, reporting to the Procurement Manager. You will negotiate supplier contracts and develop supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality.

This role requires strong negotiation, cost analysis, SRM leadership, and the ability to influence at senior management level.