Procurement Coordinator (Events) in Surrey, Woking

Job Title Indirect Buyer - Events Procurement Indirect Procurement Full Time Contract type Permanent 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday 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. A well-rounded commercial approachAbility to collaborate and influence with stakeholders at all levels. Support the development of category and sourcing strategies and identify commercial opportunities across the suite of Commercial 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. 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. Experience of utilising a range of procurement tools and techniques. Demonstrable delivery of cost savings and spend optimisation. Strong negotiation and contract management capability. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capabilities. Strong influencer with sound commercial judgement. Strong team player with good interpersonal skillsCollaborative and approachableMethodical and detail-oriented, with a clear focus on delivery and outcomes. 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 McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars. It takes a community to do what we do. 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.