Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsport industry is searching for a Buyer and Production Planner to join their innovative Audi F1 project. This role involves crucial decision-making in procurement, operational planning, and supplier negotiations to support the team's ambitious goals in Formula 1 racing. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and extensive experience in industrial purchasing. As part of a groundbreaking initiative, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of motorsport.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design, prototype workshop, and project management regarding requirements.
• Negotiate and procure prototype parts from external suppliers.
• Align quality requirements with involved departments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational talent

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Production Management

Degree in Technical Business Administration

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Reading

Client:

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

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) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis 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 at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).

Your mission

• Coordination with design, prototype workshop, and project management regarding requirements and timelines
• Coordination of internal capacity, machine utilization, and scheduling with internal production
• Execution of make-or-buy decisions
• Ensuring external supply needs are met through existing suppliers
• Negotiation and procurement of prototype parts from external suppliers
• Order processing, schedule tracking, and escalation in case of bottlenecks
• Alignment of quality requirements with involved departments
• Coordination with goods receiving, quality control, and accounting
• Coordination of 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 using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle)
• Technical understanding of drawings, manufacturing processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes is a plus
• Confident negotiation skills and strong organizational talent in cross-functional roles
• Excellent communication skills in collaboration with production, purchasing, and design