Technical Buyer - Composites

Motorsport Network, LLC; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage purchasing activities for allocated components and work packages. You will create and maintain purchase orders, monitor supplier delivery, and collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to provide updates and mitigate risks.

The role focuses on developing the supply base, reducing lead times and improving procurement processes to strengthen delivery performance in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting purchasing activities from request for quotation through to component delivery.
• A practical understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management and purchase order administration.
• Effective negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant qualification in Engineering, Procurement or a related discipline is beneficial, as is experience in motorsport, high-performance engineering or precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for allocated components or work packages, from request for quotation through to delivery.
• Create and maintain accurate purchase orders, monitoring supplier delivery, quality and performance against programme requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers and Engineers to provide procurement updates, identify risks and coordinate recovery actions.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships, support negotiations and provide cost, capacity and lead-time information to inform make-or-buy decisions.
• Help develop our supply base and improve procurement processes, with a focus on reducing lead times, optimising cost and strengthening delivery performance.

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Manage purchasing activities for allocated components or work packages, from request for quotation through to delivery.
• Create and maintain accurate purchase orders, monitoring supplier delivery, quality and performance against programme requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers and Engineers to provide procurement updates, identify risks and coordinate recovery actions.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships, support negotiations and provide cost, capacity and lead-time information to inform make-or-buy decisions.
• Help develop our supply base and improve procurement processes, with a focus on reducing lead times, optimising cost and strengthening delivery performance.

Company Description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting purchasing activities from request for quotation through to component delivery.
• A practical understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management and purchase order administration.
• Effective negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant qualification in Engineering, Procurement or a related discipline is beneficial, as is experience in motorsport, high-performance engineering or precision manufacturing.

Personal Attributes

• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach, with the ability to take appropriate action and seek support when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Resilience and composure when managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative and accountable mindset, with a willingness to support colleagues, share knowledge and continuously improve.

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.