FAT Karting League is disrupting the pathway from karting to F1, and you’ll be part of the team turning a transformative idea into a worldwide movement. FAT Karting League has taken the UK & US by storm with our electric karting series, a community driven sports brand breaking down barriers to entry, removing 95% of the traditional costs, and redefining racing culture for a new generation.
With plans to expand to 50+ markets in the next five years, we’re moving fast and looking for a Junior Procurement & Operations Analyst who shares our ambition. Ideally this will be an entry-level candidate with strong analytical skills and can come to work with us in our Oxfordshire office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement Operations
* Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle: raising POs, tracking deliveries, maintaining records.
* Support kart build procurement for new hubs; component sourcing, supplier coordination, logistics management.
* Oversee spares and wares procurement across existing hubs, ensuring stock levels and replenishment.
* Maintain an accurate supplier database and support onboarding of new vendors
Data & Analysis
* Track procurement spend and delivery performance, identifying trends and efficiency opportunities
* Maintain procurement dashboards and reports for internal visibility.
* Support cost benchmarking and quote comparison exercises.
Supplier & Process Management
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across multiple categories.
* Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely invoice matching and payment processing.
* Assist in process improvement initiatives, helping to automate workflows and reduce manual steps.
Operational Support
* Work with Operations to align procurement timelines with hub build schedules.
* Support cross-functional coordination between strategy, logistics, and finance.
* Assist with documentation, project tracking, and other operational tasks as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* 1-2 years’ experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain; open to exceptional candidates without direct experience
* Proven organisational ability with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong communication and supplier management skills.
* Strong analytical skills; confident with Excel and data analysis.
* Experience in motorsport, manufacturing, or multi-site operations desirable but not required
Personal Attributes
* Analytical thinker: Enjoys turning operational data into actionable insight.
* Process-driven: Focused on structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
* Proactive and accountable: Takes ownership and drives tasks through to completion.
* Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and with external partners.
* Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
Why work for us?
Be part of the team reinventing motorsport for a new generation. At FAT Karting League you’ll move fast, learn fast, and make a real impact.
Smedley Group is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to be a team that supports diversity in the workplace and promotes an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered, and valued.