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McLaren Racing Ltd

Specialist, Procurement - Production, Technical and Racing

Woking
Posted about 21 hours ago
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Job Description

With support from the Head of Procurement as required, this role will maintain, from inception to completion, a portfolio of Contracts, Agreements, projects and day to day supplier and purchase order management, as are required to support those areas of the McLaren Racing business that are specifically acknowledged as being defined as within the F1 cost cap regulations, as may be amended or updated from time to time. This maintenance will include but not be limited to the production, review and publishing of all relevant Contracts, Agreements, SLAs and KPIs, working closely with the supply chain, and alongside and supporting the relevant stakeholders as necessary. Leading on negotiations and the resolution of commercial issues will be essential, whilst ensuring that a robust contract management process is followed, all deliverables are met in a timely and agreed manner, and with strong relationship management and communication with all key stakeholders being maintained throughout.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Accountability for construction and delivery of contract scope, in liaison with key stakeholders, with a focus on commercial cost management and budgetary controls, as well as service delivery to the required standards.
  • Maintain & develop positive Supplier Relationship Management processes (SRM) with a view to building long term relationships, to ensure successful performance of the agreed deliverables.
  • Monitoring and influencing the performance of suppliers in relation to the contracts, both directly as well as in partnership with key stakeholders.
  • Upholding a professional, personable and proactive approach to the role, whilst maintaining positive communication with all key stakeholders as well as the wider business.
  • Negotiate with suppliers, to ensure adherence to budgetary controls, whilst ensuring that deliverable standards, scopes and specifications are met, as well as timely delivery of products or services in relation to the contract.
  • Alongside suppliers and stakeholders, construct achievable KPI targets in keeping with the supply of products or services in relation to the contract.
  • Continuous improvement of processes and administrative functions required to complete role, to ensure a streamlined and efficient way of working.
  • Maintain a Contracts Register, and act upon impending milestones to secure required contract re-negotiations or renewals in a timely manner, ensuring that the business can run unhindered and without breaks in any key contracts or service agreements at all times.
  • Development, loading and maintenance of purchase orders as necessary, in line with both the contractual aspect of the role, as well as day to day purchasing duties associated to the more general purchasing function when required.

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Qualifications

  • Expertise and knowledge in current methodologies relating to the construction, publishing and management of contracts and agreements including all appropriate ancillary documentation is essential.
  • Professional qualifications, such as CIPS Level 4 or MCIPS is preferable.
  • Proven ability to independently lead negotiations and support in the development of negotiation strategies for large and complex projects and contracts.
  • The role will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, gravitas, influencing and interpersonal skills, and will be able to constructively challenge and persuasively communicate with decision makers at all levels as necessary.
  • The role has periods of intense workload, and therefore the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively will be necessary.
  • Motorsport or high precision engineering industry experience would be a distinct advantage.

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Personal Attributes:

  • The candidate must be responsible, calm, focused and motivated, whilst demonstrating a proactive, organized, and flexible approach to changing priorities.
  • They will be expected to work with a high attention to detail.
  • They must be professional and capable of communicating at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to independently prioritize a demanding workload, and overcome obstacles or problems should they arise, managing stakeholders’ expectations accordingly.
  • Capability to lead and influence within a dynamic organization.
  • Able to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority.
  • Strong communicator and influencer.
  • A flexible approach to working hours and practices is necessary.

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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 supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.

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Skills

Contract management
Procurement
Supplier relationship management
Negotiation
Commercial cost management
Budgetary controls
Stakeholder management
KPI development
Purchase order management
Supply chain
Strategic sourcing
Communication
Time management
Problem solving
Leadership

Location

Chertsey Rd, Woking GU21 4YH, UK

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