Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

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

Job summary

Join the Audi F1 Project as a Buyer and Production Planner, playing a crucial role in the innovative world of motorsport. This position involves coordinating with design and production teams, managing procurement decisions, and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and strong experience in production planning or purchasing roles, bringing resilience and communication skills to the dynamic environment of Formula 1.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Several years of experience in operational purchasing or production planning.
• Proficient in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design and project management on requirements.
• Manage production scheduling and procurement decisions.
• Ensure supply needs are met through existing suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Talent

Communication Skills

Technical Understanding

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Production Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Norwich

Client:

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location:

Norwich, 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 Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. The Power Unit is from Neuburg, while Hinwil focuses on chassis development and race operations, with UK support.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete—resilience and determination. If giving up isn’t an option for you, bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1. 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.
• Handle order processing, schedule tracking, 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.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle).
• Technical understanding of drawings, manufacturing processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and organizational talent in cross-functional roles.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with production, purchasing, and design teams.