Specialist, Indirect Procurement

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 cost cap regulations introduced in Formula 1 in 2026.

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.

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 and conditions, and supplier agreements.
• Previous indirect procurement experience is advantageous, with skills in strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities, able to partner effectively across diverse business functions.

About McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking, Surrey. The team offers hybrid working, with three days a week based at the MTC, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.