Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Audi F1 Project as a Buyer and Production Planner in an innovative environment contributing to the future of motorsport. You will manage purchasing decisions, coordinate schedules, and align quality requirements across teams to ensure project success for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in operational purchasing or production planning.
• Deep knowledge of make-or-buy processes and supplier communication.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design and project management on requirements.
• Manage internal capacity and scheduling with production.
• Negotiate and procure prototype parts from suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational talent

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Production Management

Technical Business Administration

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Derby

Client:

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location:

Derby, 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; Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany), one of the most modern in Europe; and Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. The Power Unit is from Neuburg, while Hinwil handles chassis development and race operations, with UK support.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If giving up isn’t an option for you and limits are just challenges to overcome, bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Join 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.
• Make-or-buy decisions execution.
• 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.