Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsport is seeking a Buyer and Production Planner to join the Audi F1 Project. This role is crucial in coordinating procurement and production processes, ensuring alignment between production needs and supplier capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess relevant degrees and extensive experience in purchasing and production planning, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in Formula 1.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in operational purchasing or production planning.
• Deep knowledge of make-or-buy processes and supplier communication.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage cross-functional roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational Talent

Communication

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Production Management

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle)

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

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 and passion for racing; Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany), considered 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 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, you can 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
• Execute make-or-buy decisions
• 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
• Proficient 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 in cross-functional roles
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with production, purchasing, and design teams