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Charu Allahabadi

Head of Procurement- McLaren Automotive Ltd
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Location: Woking, England, United Kingdom
Current employer: McLaren Automotive Ltd
Current title:
Head of Procurement- Body Exterior & Interior
Last updated: 12/10/2026 07:40 AM
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Charu Allahabadi is from Woking, England, United Kingdom. Charu works in the following industries: "Automotive". Charu is currently Head of Procurement- Body Exterior & Interior at McLaren Automotive Ltd. In Charu's previous role as a Purchasing Manager- Electric Drive Technology at McLaren Automotive Ltd, Charu worked in Woking, England, United Kingdom until Aug 2024. Prior to joining McLaren Automotive Ltd, Charu was a Purchasing Manager at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and held the position of Purchasing Manager at Japan. Prior to that, Charu was a Global Commodity Lead- ADAS at Nissan Motor Corporation, based in Japan from Apr 2016 to Mar 2018. Charu started working as Senior Buyer- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems at Jaguar Land Rover in Feb 2015. From Apr 2013 to Feb 2015, Charu was Buyer- Multimedia & ADAS at Nissan Motor Corporation. Prior to that, Charu was a Buyer- Axle Member Link, Suspension, Hub & Bearing & Engine Mounting at Nissan Motor Corporation from Oct 2008 to Mar 2013. Charu started working as Executive Purchase- Interior Exterior Trim at Honda Siel Cars India Ltd in Jun 2006.

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Charu Allahabadi's current jobs
Title: Head of Procurement- Body Exterior & Interior
Period: Aug 2024 - Present (2 years, 3 months)

- Leading the strategic direction and commercial delivery of procurement activities across Body Exterior & Interior commodities for McLaren vehicle programmes. - Managing a procurement organisation comprising 3 Procurement Managers and 20 buyers, driving high performance, capability development and delivery against business objectives across multiple commodity areas. - Leading executive and C-suite level supplier negotiations to achieve optimal commercial outcomes for McLaren - Played a key leadership role during organisational consultation and restructuring activities, acting as employee representative for the procurement function and supporting clear, transparent communication across the department during a challenging business period - Recognised by leadership and team members for maintaining engagement, morale and professionalism throughout the consultation process through effective stakeholder management and communication - Driving procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, governance and supplier management processes

Charu Allahabadi's past jobs
Title: Purchasing Manager- Electric Drive Technology
Period: Jan 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years, 7 months)
Location: Woking, England, United Kingdom

As the Purchasing Manager responsible for the Electric Drive Technology at McLaren Automotive Limited, my scope includes leading and managing a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers working on the strategy, sourcing and end to end cost management of High Voltage Battery System including Cells and Battery Management System & Power Electronics including Electric Motor, Inverter and Charger System.

Title: Purchasing Manager
Period: Apr 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years, 3 months)
Location: Japan

Purchasing Manager responsible for Strategy development, sourcing and overall management of Electronic components and Battery Systems including Battery Management System (BMS), Onboard Charger, Inverter Module etc for the Alliance.

Title: Global Commodity Lead- ADAS
Period: Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year, 11 months)
Location: Japan
Title: Senior Buyer- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Period: Feb 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year, 2 months)
Title: Buyer- Multimedia & ADAS
Period: Apr 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year, 10 months)
Title: Buyer- Axle Member Link, Suspension, Hub & Bearing & Engine Mounting
Period: Oct 2008 - Mar 2013 (4 years, 5 months)
Title: Executive Purchase- Interior Exterior Trim
Period: Jun 2006 - Sep 2008 (2 years, 3 months)
Charu Allahabadi's education
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Advanced Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (Level 5)
2020 - 2021
Cambridge Foundation School - India
Commerce
1989 - 2003
Shri Ram College of Commerce
B.Com (Hons.) (First)
2004 - 2006
Charu Allahabadi's top skills
Business Planning Supply Chain Sourcing Global Sourcing Vendor Management Automotive Competitive Analysis Strategic Sourcing Automobile Supply Management Purchasing Negotiation Supply Chain Management Operations Management Procurement Logistics Team Management Target Costing Pricing Vehicles
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