Senior Commodity Buyer - Strategic Sourcing (Automotive)

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Sheffield (TX); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

25 days holiday

Company pension

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical

Lifestyle benefits

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Descripción de la vacante

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is seeking a Senior Commodity Buyer to negotiate and manage supplier contracts for direct materials used in in-house manufacturing at our Sheffield facility.

You will lead sourcing activities and develop supplier strategies with Engineering and Supplier Quality to balance technology, cost, quality, and supply chain performance. The role requires building strong supplier relationships, delivering cost reductions, and coordinating cross-functional activities to meet program

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; MCIPS qualification desirable.
• Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Solid experience in procurement or commodity buying.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate and manage production supplier contracts for assigned commodities.
• Mitigate cost increases and drive cost reduction initiatives within scope.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to develop and implement 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 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support risk assessment, total acquisition cost analysis, and cross-functional alignment on technical, commercial, and quality criteria.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Sourcing

Cost reduction

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

MCIPS qualification desirable

Descripción del empleo

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is seeking a Senior Commodity Buyer to negotiate and manage supplier contracts for direct materials used in in-house manufacturing at our Sheffield facility.

You will lead sourcing activities and develop supplier strategies with Engineering and Supplier Quality to balance technology, cost, quality, and supply chain performance. The role requires building strong supplier relationships, delivering cost reductions, and coordinating cross-functional activities to meet program