Buyer - Motorsport & F1

XQ Technical; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A motorsport engineering firm in Oxford is looking for an experienced Technical Buyer. You will oversee procurement for F1 projects, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of engineered components. The ideal candidate has a strong background in motorsport and excellent negotiation skills. This role demands someone who can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Technical Buyer within F1 or motorsport.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience managing complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of technical components for motorsport.
• Source suppliers, negotiate pricing, and monitor performance.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support build schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Technical drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Cost-reduction initiatives

Tools

ERP/MRP (SAP, Epicor, IFS)

Job description

Buyer - Motorsport & F1

Location: Oxford

Sector: High-Performance Motorsport & F1

We are seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to support a fast-paced F1/Motorsport programme. You will be responsible for sourcing complex engineered components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials and parts are delivered on time to support critical build schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of technical and engineered components for F1/motorsport programmes
• Source high-quality suppliers, negotiate pricing, lead times and contractual terms
• Interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications to ensure accurate purchasing
• Work closely with Design, Production, Planning and Build to support programme milestones
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
• Manage PO creation, order tracking and expediting of critical items
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and BOM accuracy

Essential Experience

• Strong background as a Technical Buyer within F1, motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand engineering terminology
• Proven experience managing complex supply chains and fast-turnaround projects
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience with carbon composites, CNC/machined components, or rapid-prototype suppliers
• ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Epicor, IFS, etc.)
• Familiarity with build/support environments such as F1 race teams or performance engineering