Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Audi F1 Project as a Buyer and Production Planner at the forefront of motorsport innovation. This role involves managing procurement for prototype parts and coordinating production schedules, playing a crucial part in the team's success in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and hands-on experience in production environments, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. Embrace the challenge and contribute to a historic motorsport project!

Qualifications

• Experience in operational purchasing or production planning.
• Knowledge in make-or-buy processes and supplier communication.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and understanding of manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design and project management on requirements.
• Negotiate and procure prototype parts from suppliers.
• Ensure external supply needs are met and manage scheduling.

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

ERP Systems

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Shrewsbury

Client: Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location: Shrewsbury, 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 its 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. Our Power Unit is from Neuburg, while Hinwil handles chassis development and race operations, with support from 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

1. Coordinate with design, prototype workshop, and project management regarding requirements and timelines.
2. Manage internal capacity, machine utilization, and scheduling with production.
3. Make or buy decisions execution.
4. Ensure external supply needs are met through existing suppliers.
5. Negotiate and procure prototype parts from external suppliers.
6. Order processing, schedule tracking, and escalation for bottlenecks.
7. Align quality requirements with involved departments.
8. Coordinate goods receiving, quality control, and accounting.
9. Manage rework for externally manufactured parts.

Your profile

1. Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Technical Business Administration, or Mechanical Engineering with a manufacturing focus.
2. Experience in operational purchasing, technical procurement, or production planning.
3. Knowledge of make-or-buy processes, supplier communication, and scheduling.
4. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle).
5. Understanding of drawings, manufacturing processes, and procedures.
6. Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes is a plus.
7. Strong negotiation skills and organizational talent.
8. Excellent communication skills for collaboration with production, purchasing, and design teams.