Strategic Indirect Procurement Specialist

McLaren Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking an intelligent, proactive Indirect Procurement professional to join our team in Woking. You will support supplier engagement, contract creation, review and execution, and procurement operations across Commercial, IT, Marketing, and Facilities, in line with cost cap regulations for 2026.

The role requires initiative, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work under time constraints while building robust internal stakeholder relationships and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in indirect procurement categories is advantageous.
• Understanding of procurement, commercial and contractual principles, including terms & conditions, NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Familiarity with RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• ERP systems experience is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication across functions.
• Proactive mindset and interest in high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate quickly into the team to support procurement operations.
• Take responsibility for projects and tasks, working independently and with guidance from Senior team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and our supply chain.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and procedures.
• Contribute to sourcing activities, supplier communications and data analysis.
• Support documentation and reporting aligned with cost cap compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking an intelligent, proactive Indirect Procurement professional to join our team in Woking. You will support supplier engagement, contract creation, review and execution, and procurement operations across Commercial, IT, Marketing, and Facilities, in line with cost cap regulations for 2026.

The role requires initiative, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work under time constraints while building robust internal stakeholder relationships and