Procurement Coordinator

We are seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering sourcing activities, executing RFx processes, and supporting negotiations.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver sourcing activities in line with project timelines and budgets
• Execute RFx processes, including preparation of documentation, bid evaluation support, and supplier coordination
• Support negotiations and assist in the placement of purchase orders and contracts
• Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority, Operational Approval Matrix, and procurement governance standards
• Maintain accurate supplier records, documentation, and procurement trackers
• Support supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support project delivery
• Ensure procurement data accuracy and provide regular updates to the senior procurement team

Core Competencies:

• Commercial Awareness – Understanding of cost drivers and value for money
• Process Discipline – Ability to follow governance and compliance requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement – Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy in documentation and reporting

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a procurement or buying role, preferably within indirect procurement in an automotive environment
• Exposure to RFx processes and supplier engagement
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Progress towards, or interest in, a CIPS qualification
• Experience in facilities, construction, or capital project environments
• Experience within automotive or advanced manufacturing environments

Location:

• Based at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC), Woking, Surrey. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week onsite. Occasional travel may be required, primarily within the UK, with potential for European travel.

Benefits:

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice