Strategic Automotive Commodity Buyer – Powertrain & Electrical

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Durnford Farm; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

Sabbatical opportunity

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment to negotiate and finalize supplier contracts across multiple commodities such as Powertrain, Electrical, Interiors and Exteriors.

You will lead sourcing activities and develop supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality to ensure best technology, cost and quality for McLaren's future.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Engineering preferred; MCIPS qualification desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to influence at senior management level.
• Solid experience in procurement or commodity buying within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering

MCIPS desirable

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Commodity Buyer in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment to negotiate and finalize supplier contracts across multiple commodities such as Powertrain, Electrical, Interiors and Exteriors.

You will lead sourcing activities and develop supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality to ensure best technology, cost and quality for McLaren's future.