Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering project within the Audi F1 team, where you will play a crucial role as a Buyer and Production Planner. You will coordinate various teams, ensure supply chain efficiency, and leverage your technical knowledge to make pivotal procurement decisions. This thrilling position is part of an ambitious project aimed at making motorsport history.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in operational purchasing or production planning.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design and project management on requirements.
• Negotiate and procure prototype parts from suppliers.
• Manage rework for externally manufactured parts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational talent

Deep knowledge of make-or-buy processes

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Production Management

Degree in Technical Business Administration

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Basildon

Client: Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 innovative technologies and racing passion; 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, supported by 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, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.

This position for the Audi F1 Project 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 internal production
• Execute make-or-buy decisions
• Ensure external supply needs are met through existing suppliers
• Negotiate and procure prototype parts from external suppliers
• Process orders, track schedules, 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