Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team with the Audi F1 Project as a Buyer and Production Planner. This role involves coordinating production schedules, managing procurement, and working across departments to ensure quality. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and extensive experience in purchasing and production planning.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in operational purchasing, technical procurement, or production planning in an industrial setting.
• Deep knowledge of make-or-buy processes and scheduling.
• Technical understanding of drawings and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design, prototype workshop, and project management regarding requirements and timelines.
• Negotiate and procure prototype parts from external suppliers.
• Execute make-or-buy decisions and align quality requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational talent

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Production Management

Degree in Technical Business Administration

Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a manufacturing focus

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle)

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Cheltenham

Client: Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location: Cheltenham, UK

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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; Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany), one of the most modern in Europe; and the Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. The Power Unit is developed in Neuburg, while 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 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 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 with 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