Technical Buyer 3-Month FTC
Location: Silverstone, UK
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 Months)
Rate:£250 a day
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Buyer to join a leading Formula 1 team on a 3-month fixed-term contract, based at their world-class facility in Silverstone.
This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional with experience sourcing and purchasing technical components within composite or metallic manufacturing environments.
Youll play a key role in supporting build and development activities by ensuring the timely supply of critical materials and components for ongoing F1 projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the procurement of materials, components, and assemblies to meet production and engineering requirements.
* Liaise closely with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance.
* Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms to support cost and schedule objectives.
* Raise and manage purchase orders within the companys ERP system.
* Maintain accurate records of supplier performance and material traceability.
* Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier relationships.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Technical Buyer within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering sectors.
* Composite or metallic materials experience essential.
* Proficient with ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, or Epicor desirable.
* Strong commercial acumen, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Immediate availability or short notice period preferred.
Why Join Us? This is a rare chance to be part of an elite F1 procurement team, contributing to the delivery of cutting-edge engineering projects. Working in a collaborative, high-performance environment, youll gain valuable experience in one of the most technically demanding industries in the world.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity in the heart of Formula 1.
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