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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Dartford
Client: Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
Location: Dartford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 02.07.2025
Expiry Date: 16.08.2025
Job Description:
Join the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport!
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has three locations: the Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland), known for its innovative technologies; Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany), one of the most modern in Europe; and Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit is from Neuburg, Hinwil handles chassis development and race operations, with support from the UK.
What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If giving up isn’t an option for you and limits are just challenges to overcome, bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Join this unique project and make motorsport history.
This position is based at Sauber in Hinwil, Switzerland.
Your mission
* Coordinate with design, prototype workshop, and project management regarding requirements and timelines.
* Coordinate internal capacity, machine utilization, and scheduling with production.
* Execute make-or-buy decisions.
* Ensure external supply needs are met through existing suppliers.
* Negotiate and procure prototype parts from external suppliers.
* Manage order processing, schedule tracking, and escalate bottlenecks.
* Align quality requirements with involved departments.
* Coordinate with goods receiving, quality control, and accounting.
* Manage rework for externally manufactured parts.
Your profile
* Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Technical Business Administration, or Mechanical Engineering with a manufacturing focus.
* Several years of experience in operational purchasing, technical procurement, or production planning in an industrial setting.
* Deep knowledge of make-or-buy processes, supplier communication, and scheduling.
* Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle).
* Technical understanding of drawings, manufacturing processes, and procedures.
* Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes is a plus.
* Strong negotiation skills and organizational talent in cross-functional roles.
* Excellent communication skills for collaboration with production, purchasing, and design teams.
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