Composites Technical Buyer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Composites Technical Buyer to join their new Silverstone Facility. The role involves procuring high-quality composite components and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal delivery performance. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performance culture in a rapidly growing team.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of composite component manufacture.
• Proven strong negotiation skills.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Purchase high-quality composite components and tooling.
• Coordinate tooling and raw materials to suppliers.
• Develop and manage the external composite supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Knowledge of composite materials

Knowledge of engineering drawings

ERP systems experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Teams

Job description

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Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description:

We have an opportunity for a Composites Technical Buyer to join the Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will be responsible for procuring composite car components from external suppliers along with related parts such as rohacell and tooling. We aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

What you will be doing:

• To purchase high-quality composite components and tooling to tight time scales and at competitive prices.
• To coordinate tooling, raw material, and child parts to suppliers in time as required.
• To purchase composite raw materials.
• To develop and manage the external composite supply chain ensuring selected suppliers can meet all required standards and optimising delivery performance.
• To report any delivery exceptions to stakeholders in a timely manner to manage expectations.
• Pro-active communication with all relevant stakeholders to achieve the most effective procurement.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of the company's ERP system and contribute to its ongoing development.

Requirements:

• Excellent working knowledge of composite component manufacture.
• Excellent working knowledge of pattern and mould manufacture.
• Working knowledge of composite raw materials.
• Thorough understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven strong negotiation skills.
• Previous ERP experience.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Clear and concise communication.
• Previous experience of MS applications including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Flexible attitude with the ability to work within a high-pressure, rapidly changing environment.
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process, including a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.

We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the fair treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and the level of responsibility at which the postholder will work. The postholder will perform the duties specified above along with other duties or tasks reasonably required by the Company. You may also be required to perform additional duties for the Company from time to time, commensurate with your skills and experience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production

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Locations: Silverstone, England, United Kingdom; Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom; Banbury, England, United Kingdom; Bletchley, England, United Kingdom; Enstone, England, United Kingdom; Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom.