Indirect Buyer - Events

Job Title Indirect Buyer - Events Ref # 59308 Date posted Friday, July 24, 2026 Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business area Procurement Department Indirect Procurement Position level 5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15) Working time Full Time Contract type Permanent Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday What to Expect As an Indirect Procurement Buyer working with Commercial Services, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities across a range of activities supporting activities within McLaren’s Commercial category.This includes all activities supporting the customer journey and includes-Events and ExperientialBrand, Marketing and CommunicationNetwork Development and AftersalesYou will support the development of category strategies and lead the execution of sourcing activities across the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring value creation, commercial governance, supply resilience and risk mitigation.This role requires: A well-rounded commercial approachAbility to collaborate and influence with stakeholders at all levels.Good negotiation skillsAbility to prioritise various, potentially conflicting, prioritiesStructured & detail-driven analytical mindset What You'll Do  Support the development of category and sourcing strategies and identify commercial opportunities across the suite of Commercial requirements.Understand markets dynamics to enable an appropriate course of action reflecting external factors and internal requirements.Deliver sourcing projects which deliver value, financial savings, supply assurance and risk mitigation aligned to the category strategies, while remaining compliant with governance, HSE and audit requirements.Apply contractual expertise to implement commercial protections, and performance measures.Work closely with internal service owners to support demand management, supplier performance and ongoing category optimisation.Act as the primary commercial interface between McLaren and suppliers.Lead negotiations ensuring optimal commercial outcomes.Work collaboratively with internal customers/ stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, IT, and others as needed.Report & present sourcing strategies & nomination to stakeholdersEnsure consistent, compliant procurement processes are applied to select suppliers that deliver optimum value and service for McLaren. This includes supplier due diligence, risk assessment, evaluation, negotiation and contract execution.Apply knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, ensuring contracts remain commercially robust, budgets are controlled, change is managed effectively and risk is mitigated.Apply strong contract management ensuring budgets, change and risk are controlled. What You'll Bring Business Knowledge:Knowledge of the global procurement landscape, regulations, and market dynamics, especially when working with Brand and Marketing stakeholders, agencies and suppliers.Good commercial awareness with an ability to assess risk in the appropriate context.Essential Functional / Technical Skills:Experience of utilising a range of procurement tools and techniques.Proven experience developing category strategies.Demonstrable delivery of cost savings and spend optimisation. Strong negotiation and contract management capability. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.Excellent communication and senior stakeholder engagement skills. Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capabilities.Personal Attributes / Competencies:Self‑driven and outcome‑focused.Collaborative, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and functions.Strong influencer with sound commercial judgement.Calm, structured and decisive under pressure.Strong team player with good interpersonal skillsCollaborative and approachableMethodical and detail-oriented, with a clear focus on delivery and outcomes.Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Able to prioritise a demanding workload while maintaining control of outcomes and stakeholder expectations. 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.