Technical Buyer - Composites
On-site · Silverstone, England, United Kingdom
Silverstone, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelNot SpecifiedLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Own procurement and expediting of technically advanced components for Formula One car development, ensuring on-time delivery, conformance to specifications, and cost optimization. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, race team, and supplier quality; manages supplier performance, lead times, and onboarding; contributes to continuous improvement in procurement and supply chain efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in technical procurement, ideally within Formula One, motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or a similarly demanding engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of component manufacturing and assembly processes across composites, metallics, electronics, and workshop equipment.
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, IFS, or similar platforms.
- Excellent supplier management and stakeholder communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost, and lead time considerations.
- Ability to make confident decisions and deliver results under pressure and within tight deadlines.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
- Resilient and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
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