Buyer - Engine

Background

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.

Purpose of RolePrincipal Accountabilities

• Management of multimillion pound portfolios.
• Co-ordination and full autonomy for supplier nomination and long-term strategies within a chosen function group.
• Manage Supplier contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Effective resolution of all critical supply issues and status reporting to the project team. Minimisation and mitigation of costs, project risks, negative relationships with suppliers and threats to the organisation’s ability to design, develop and manufacture products on time, to cost and at the required quality standards.
• Driving cost-down activities with suppliers and VA/VE activities. Utilising known and robust commercial tools (e.g. cost estimating processes, benchmarking activities etc.)
• Maintain relationships with our suppliers to ensure their performance meets our standards

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Degree preferred but not essential. 
• Previous manufacturing / automotive experience preferred but not essential. 
• IT literate in MS Office applications.

• A strong, clear and confident communicator. 
• Ability to work to deadlines and demands. 
• Keen attention to accuracy and detail. 
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated to work autonomously.