At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the Role:
The management of all the day-to-day purchasing activities in line with the programme and/or the performance upgrade plan.
Reporting directly to the Head of Project Management this role is focused on two main areas:
- Working within the purchasing and project teams to deliver the cost effective and timely procurement of components to support the programme.
- Delivering improvements to the complete procurement process working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the McLaren Racing business, to ensure that requirements and strategic objectives are being met.
Principal Accountabilities:
All activities of purchasing in support of all programmes and projects with a focus on Engineered components, but not solely.
- Development, loading and maintenance of purchase orders as necessary, ensuring on time delivery by the supplier is achieved to the required standard, while maintaining and developing constructive and collaborative supplier relationships.
- Clear communication and prompt escalation where deviation from project plan is unavoidable.
- Flexibility within, and support across the purchasing team in a wide range of tasks, will be required along with a professional and positive attitude and approach to the dynamic and varying demands of the business.
- Supporting the Purchasing team in continuous improvement of processes and administrative functions required to complete role, to ensure a streamlined and efficient way of working.
