McLaren Racing Ltd
Specialist, Indirect Procurement
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Company Description
At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people, and deliver for our partners. We’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology. We have exciting opportunities for intelligent, highly motivated, and proactive individuals to join our Indirect Procurement team.
Job Description
As an Indirect Procurement Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting the sourcing of goods and services that enable all cost‑cap excluded functions at McLaren Racing—from Marketing and Commercial to IT, Finance, People Team, and Business Performance. The team plays a key role in ensuring strategic procurement decisions align with the new cost cap regulations introduced in Formula 1 in 2026, so demonstrating strong initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively under time pressure is key. You’ll support supplier engagement, contract execution, and procurement operations that ensure our team has what they need to perform at the highest level.
What You’ll Do
- Integrate quickly into the team to support daily procurement operations.
- Take ownership of tasks and projects, working both independently and collaboratively with guidance from senior team members.
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and procedures.
- Contribute to sourcing activities, supplier communications, and data analysis.
- Assist with documentation and reporting aligned with cost cap compliance.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Ensure procurement activity supports the operational performance and strategic needs of McLaren Racing.
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Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong understanding of procurement, commercial, and contractual fundamentals, including NDAs, terms & conditions, and supplier agreements.
- A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in high‑performance environments.
- Previous indirect procurement experience is advantageous.
- Skills in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities, able to partner effectively across diverse business functions.
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Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- A collaborative working style with clear, confident communication.
- Comfort operating in a high‑paced, constantly evolving environment.
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a drive to contribute to team goals.
Additional Information
Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives, and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to do their best work.
Based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, you'll have access to world-class facilities including a state-of-the-art gym, on-site restaurant, and indoor and outdoor spaces to connect, collaborate, and recharge. The campus is well connected too, with regular shuttle buses to Woking station and direct links to London Waterloo in around 30 minutes.
Alongside private healthcare, pension contributions, life insurance, car schemes, and wellbeing support, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and development opportunities designed to help you build a rewarding career at McLaren Racing.
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