F1 Purchasing Placement: Motorsport Procurement

Alpine Formula One Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team is offering a Purchasing Student Placement in Enstone for a 1-year period starting July 2027. You will support sourcing, supplier relationships, and timely procuring of parts within a high‑performance motorsport environment.

The role involves close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure efficient procurement processes and timely component delivery, while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced Formula One setting.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Motorsport, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines
• Passion for motorsport and teamwork in a collaborative setting
• You must have the right to work in the UK and be available for onsite assessment in September

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement of components, materials, and services across the business
• Assist with raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, lead times, and delivery updates
• Support supplier performance monitoring to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Assist with cost analysis and reporting to inform purchasing decisions
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to understand requirements and timelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement in Purchasing and Supply Chain activities
• Help manage supplier communications and strengthen relationships

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Prioritisation

Motorsport passion

Stakeholder management

Education

Business

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Engineering

Motorsport

Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alpine Formula One Team is offering a Purchasing Student Placement in Enstone for a 1-year period starting July 2027. You will support sourcing, supplier relationships, and timely procuring of parts within a high‑performance motorsport environment.

The role involves close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure efficient procurement processes and timely component delivery, while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced Formula One setting.