Operative, Indirect Procurement

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.

Our team is full of incredible people, and we know we can learn as much from you as you can from us. Likewise, you want to learn and grow, and you want to share your knowledge with others. After all, that’s what a high performing team is built upon.

Team Description

The Indirect Procurement team manages the sourcing of goods and services that support all non-car-related functions at McLaren Racing. This includes areas such as Commercial, Business Performance, Marketing, Heritage, IT, and Facilities. The team plays a key role in ensuring strategic procurement decisions align with the new cost cap regulations introduced in Formula 1 in 2026.

Purpose of the Role

This role requires initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively under time constraints. It will be responsible for supporting PO creation, P2P cycle, supplier onboarding, and typical procurement operations that contribute to the success of McLaren Racing’s business functions. Our Operatives are expected to carry out complex tasks and activities which provide supporting services helping to facilitate Indirect Procurement. 

Role Dimensions: 
This role is Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm following a hybrid working policy and will be based at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey.

Principal Accountabilities:

We would expect the following from successful candidates:

• Integrate quickly into the team to support procurement operations.

• Take ownership of assigned tasks with guidance from experienced team members.

• Contribute to sourcing activities, supplier communications, and data analysis.

• Support documentation and reporting aligned with cost cap compliance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with our supply chain. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The following attributes are required for this role:

• A proactive mindset with a strong interest in high-performance environments and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrates attention to detail and discipline in execution, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

• Exposure to, or an interest in, motorsport or aerospace engineering would be welcomed.

• Actively seeks opportunities to build knowledge, remain current, and enhance capability.

• Supports problem resolution by working with stakeholders and suppliers to address issues efficiently.

Personal Attributes:

The following attributes are required for this role:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Eager to learn and contribute to team goals.

What can McLaren offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Here at McLaren, we offer hybrid working with 3 days a week based in the MTC.

Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.