Buyer

Join to apply for the Buyer role at McLaren Automotive Ltd What to Expect The McLaren Automotive Purchasing 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 Purchasing Manager and a Senior buyer. Cross‑functional engagement with our Engineering, Quality, Production, Cost Reduction and Legal Teams is vital for successful delivery and performance. We are currently recruiting for multiple Commodity Buyers across a range of categories to be based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. What You'll Do Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Commodity Buyer is responsible for negotiating and completing supplier contracts within assigned commodity groups (Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon). 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. 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 (desirable). 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. What We'll Do for You We offer a wide‑ranging benefits package, which includes: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days Enhanced company pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus award Private medical insurance and health cash plan Life assurance benefit Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping Generous parental leave policies A 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Purchasing Industries Automotive and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr