Procurement Officer (Full-Time)

Procurement Commodity Procurement Full Time Contract type Permanent 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday 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.  Cross functional engagement with our Engineering, Quality, Production and Legal Teams is vital for successful delivery and performance. Life-cycle responsibility delivering high quality, value for money components into McLaren. Reference and awareness of technology and quality roadmaps within scope. Deliver challenging annual cost down targets through commercial and VA/VE methods. Work cross-functionally with all departments to drive core quality, cost principles and process. Develop strong, long-term relationships with Suppliers. Managed supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery.  Proven commercial background / strong negotiator. Previous manufacturing / automotive experience preferred but not essential. Proven supply chain experience in dealing with both high and low value organisations. Experience in cost engineering, raw material and tooling buying would be advantageous.  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 McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. 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.