Intern, 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 for a 13-month placement starting in summer 2026.

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. You’ll gain hands-on experience in supplier engagement, contract support, and procurement operations that contribute to the success of McLaren Racing’s business functions. Your role will be based at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey.

Role Dimensions:
The intern programme is a 13-month fixed term opportunity and will see you working closely with the team and all levels of management.

We expect to close applications on 16th of March 2026. If successful you will be invited to an in-person interview at the MTC during 13th – 17th April 2026. 

Principal Accountabilities:

We would expect the following from successful candidates:

• Integrate quickly into the team to support procurement operations.

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

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

• Support documentation and reporting aligned with cost cap compliance.