Job Title

Buyer - Powertrain ICE

Ref #

59192

Date posted

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Woking

Business area

Procurement

Department

Commodity Procurement

Position level

5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)

Working time

Full Time

Contract type

Permanent

Working pattern

9am - 6pm Monday to Friday

Salary

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What to Expect

The McLaren Automotive Procurement Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment.The successful candidate will be working as part of a high performing and agile team, with direct report into the Powertrain Purchasing Manager.  Cross functional engagement with our Engineering, Quality, Production and Legal Teams is vital for successful delivery and performance.Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Commodity Buyer is responsible for negotiating and completing supplier contracts within the Powertrain commodity group. The role involves leading sourcing activities and developing supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, ensuring McLaren leverages the best technology, cost, and quality for the future of the company.
What You'll Do
The Commodity Buyer is accountable for the following key activities: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
What You'll Bring
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.
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.