Technical Buyer - Composites

Alpine F1 Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alpine F1 Team seeks a Technical Buyer specializing in Composites to join their dynamic procurement team. This role involves managing the supply of composite components for the development of their Formula 1 car. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and experience in motorsport or engineering purchasing. Join a fast-paced, inclusive environment with competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Pension

Free Onsite Gym

Subsidized Restaurant

Training and Mentoring Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing composite components in motorsport or engineering.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure and deliver composite components and assemblies.
• Manage commercial aspects until delivery.
• Develop supplier portfolio and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Alpine F1 Team has an opportunity for a Technical Buyer – Composites, focusing on Composite Parts and Assemblies.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Procurement Manager and joining an existing team of composite Buyers, your main responsibility will be procuring and delivering externally supplied composite components, assemblies, sub-components, and tooling to support the development and construction of our Formula 1 car.

You will ensure:

1. Continuous supply of composite components and assemblies to meet lead times and budget.
2. Management of free-issued components associated with final composite assemblies.
3. Management of the commercial aspects of all requirements until delivery.
4. Development of the composite supplier portfolio and acting as the key contact.
5. Collaboration with internal stakeholders such as planning, quality, and manufacturing.
6. Support in creating and deploying best practice procurement processes suitable for the business.

Candidate Profile:

We seek someone with current knowledge and experience in best practice purchasing of composite components and assemblies within motorsport or engineering.

The ideal candidate will be a strong negotiator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confident in interacting with staff at all levels within the team.

You should be able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.

While a CIPS qualification is preferred, it is not essential.

Our Offer:

We offer a team that is ambitious, with a fast-paced, friendly environment, and competitive remuneration—including pension, free onsite gym, subsidized restaurant, leading training and mentoring programs, and more.

Alpine Racing is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We strive to be role models in diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Job Family: Purchasing

Renault Group is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to perform and grow as their authentic selves. We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected statuses.