Buyer - Electrical, Software & Controls

In this role you will drive sourcing for electrical, software and controls commodities, negotiating production contracts and shaping supplier strategies to balance cost, quality and delivery. You will work closely with Engineering and Supplier Quality to ensure targets are met and to leverage best technology for McLaren’s vehicles. You’ll lead SRM activities, assess risks and total cost, and influence senior stakeholders to enable timely, cost-efficient programs. This is a fast-paced, commercially oriented role at a leading high-performance car maker.

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan

• 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 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities with suppliers and internal customers
• Support risk assessment, total acquisition cost analysis, and cross-functional alignment on technical and quality criteria

• 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

• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
• Cost breakdown analysis
• Procurement strategy development
• Risk assessment