Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier role as a Buyer and Production Planner is available with a leading firm involved in the Audi F1 Project in Leicester. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating procurement, ensuring timely supply for prototypes, and effectively managing production schedules while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational Talent

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Production Management

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Leicester

Client:

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location:

Leicester, 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 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. Join us 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 decision 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.
• 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 for cross-functional roles.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with production, purchasing, and design teams.