Job Description
Functional Header Description:
The Operations Office is responsible for the programme management, manufacture and delivery of our Formula 1 cars to our customer, the Race Team. The functional departments within the Operations team work together to ensure that car components are manufactured/supplied to the right specification, quality and delivered on time to be transported to the Race Team.
Direct Procurement Industrial Placement
As a Direct Procurement Placement, you’ll play a hands-on role in sourcing high-quality components and services that directly contribute to race car performance. You’ll support the coordination of car parts and services, ensuring timely delivery and value for money. This includes managing a small portfolio of suppliers, assisting with procurement databases, supplier communications, and compliance tasks. This role is ideal for engineering students with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a passion for motorsport.
Shape the Future
* Support the sourcing of critical race car components, contributing to the team’s competitive edge.
* Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to align procurement operations with performance goals.
* Continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and systems.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies, helping shape a responsive and efficient supply chain.
Make Real Impact
* Manage a small portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and value for money.
* Assist with procurement tasks including BOM creation, inventory reporting, and compliance activities.
* Coordinate meetings, maintain procurement databases, and support supplier communications.
* Apply your technical understanding to support the manufacture of prototype parts and services.
Qualifications
Find Your Place
* Bring a background in mechanical or automotive engineering or a strong interest and passion in these areas if not studied formally.
* Be comfortable with or willing to learn technical drawing interpretation to support procurement accuracy.
* Demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
* Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and lean manufacturing principles is beneficial.
* Motorsport experience through internships or personal projects is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Life at Williams
Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.
Additional Information
Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.