Buyer - Electrical, Software & Controls

As Commodity Buyer at McLaren Automotive, you will lead procurement activities for Powertrain-related commodities, negotiating production contracts and driving cost-down initiatives. You’ll collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to shape sourcing strategies that deliver best technology, cost, and quality. You’ll manage supplier assessments, SRM activities, and cross-functional alignment to meet program targets. Join a fast-paced, high-performing team that supports the company’s mission to create breath-taking performance road cars.

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days holiday + 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
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement function

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to influence at senior management level
• Collaborative / cross-functional mindset
• Experience in procurement or commodity buying
• Developing commodity strategies (risk and cost assessments)
• Negotiating complex contracts