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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel

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Swindon

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Job summary

A leading automotive engineering company is seeking a Buyer and Production Planner to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in coordinating procurement and production activities within the innovative Audi F1 Project. Candidates should have strong negotiation and organizational skills, alongside extensive experience in operational purchasing and production planning. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant degree and be proficient in ERP systems. Help drive the future of motorsport with us!

Qualifications

  • Several years of experience in operational purchasing or production planning in an industrial setting.
  • 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 and timelines.
  • Negotiate and procure prototype parts from external suppliers.
  • Manage internal capacity, machine utilization, and scheduling.

Skills

Negotiation skills
Organizational talent
Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Technical Business Administration, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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

Job description

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Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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; 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 comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil handles chassis development and race operations with UK support.

What you need? A mindset of an athlete. If giving up isn’t an option for you and limits are just challenges to overcome, 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
  • 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 across 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
  • Proficiency with 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
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