Indirect Buyer

Van Amersfoort Racing; Enstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team is seeking a commercially driven Indirect Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will manage end-to-end procurement across technical and facilities categories, develop category strategies, and drive cost savings while ensuring governance and strong supplier relationships.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Aerodynamics, R&D, Operations and Facilities, delivering tangible commercial value in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement across technical, engineering, R&D, CapEx, facilities or complex services.
• Strong category management and strategic sourcing experience.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficient with procurement systems including D365 and MS Office; exposure to AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across technical and facilities-related categories.
• Develop and implement category strategies to improve value and supplier performance.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments and competitive tenders.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews and KPIs.
• Drive cost savings and risk reduction; support project lifecycles with procurement expertise.
• Ensure compliance with governance and processes; contribute to best practices.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Procurement systems (D365)

Education

CIPS qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Microsoft 365

AI tools (Copilot/Claude/ChatGPT)

Job description

We're looking for a commercially driven Indirect Buyer to join our Procurement team and play a key role in the development of the indirect procurement team by managing strategic supplier relationships, developing category strategies, and sourcing technical goods and services that support our high-performance environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, leading sourcing projects, and delivering tangible commercial value across technical, engineering, facilities and operational categories.

The Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager - Indirect, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activity across a range of technical and selected facilities-related categories, covering both operational expenditure (OpEx) and capital expenditure (CapEx).

You will work closely with teams across Engineering, Aerodynamics, R&D, Operations and Facilities, providing procurement expertise, commercial challenge and strategic sourcing support to ensure the business achieves the best value from its supplier base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity across technical and facilities-related categories.
• Develop and implement category strategies that improve value, supplier performance and commercial resilience.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments and competitive tender processes.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts, including terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Drive cost savings, supplier consolidation, risk reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Support stakeholder teams with procurement expertise throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure procurement activities remain compliant with company governance and processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in indirect procurement across technical, engineering, R&D, CapEx, facilities or complex service categories.
• Strong category management and strategic sourcing experience.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• The ability to analyse spend and market data to identify opportunities and drive results.
• Experience delivering measurable commercial benefits and reducing supply risk.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
• Proficient in procurement systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP, Microsoft Office 365 applications, and AI-powered tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Chat GPT)
• CIPS qualification, or progress towards CIPS, would be advantageous.
  
  

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Commercially astute and strategically minded.
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions-driven.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high standards of delivery.
  
  

What We Offer You In Return

Working for Alpine Formula One Team, you will play a key role in shaping the reputation and narrative of a globally recognised sporting brand. You'll work alongside exceptional talent, influence activity seen by millions of fans worldwide, and contribute directly to the growth and success of the team.

We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, a subsidised restaurant and a range of additional benefits. You'll also enjoy excellent development opportunities within a collaborative and innovative environment where ambition, teamwork and performance sit at the heart of everything we do.

At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.