Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering project in motorsport with Audi F1 Team as a Buyer and Production Planner. Leverage your procurement expertise to enhance the development of cutting-edge technology in Formula 1. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Motorsport with a focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in operational purchasing.
• In-depth knowledge of make-or-buy processes.
• Strong negotiation skills and organizational talent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design, prototype workshop, and project management.
• Negotiate and procure prototype parts from suppliers.
• Execute make-or-buy decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational talent

Communication

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, Chelmsford

Client:

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location:

Chelmsford, UK

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 its innovative technologies and passion for racing; Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany), one of the most modern of its kind in Europe; and Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit is developed in Neuburg, while Hinwil focuses on chassis development and race operations, with support from the UK.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be 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
• Manage 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
• In-depth knowledge of make-or-buy processes, supplier communication, and scheduling
• Proficient 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