Indirect Buyer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team is seeking an Indirect Buyer to manage the procurement of non-car related goods and services at their Silverstone facility. You will be responsible for end-to-end purchasing, including negotiating with suppliers and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification and extensive experience in procurement in a fast-paced industry. Join us in an ambitious and dynamic environment with great potential for career development.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have CIPS qualification.
• Extensive experience in procurement within a fast-paced setting.
• Proven negotiation skills and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of indirect goods and services.
• Prepare specifications for proposals and coordinate stakeholder meetings.
• Request quotations, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase documentation.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Flexible attitude

Education

CIPS qualification

Experience in procurement

Tools

ERP systems

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Description

The Cadillac Formula 1^® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1^®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.

A New Chapter Begins.

Fueled by bold ambition
Play your part in getting us on the grid.

Closing Date: 30th January 2026

We have an opportunity for an Indirect Buyer to join the Team at our Silverstone facility. In this role you will be responsible for purchasing non-car related goods (indirect) and services for various stakeholders across the company. 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.

• End to end purchase of indirect good and services and pro-active communication with all relevant stakeholders to achieve the most effective procurement
• Prepare commercial specifications for proposal requests and arrange and facilitate meetings between stakeholders and suppliers when required
• Request quotations and negotiate optimum value with suppliers and review proposals and provide summary documentation to stakeholders
• Award orders with agreement from the relative stakeholders and manage all documentation for purchases including the raising of POs
• To report any delivery exceptions to stake holders in a timely manner to manage expectations and liaise between suppliers and stakeholders to resolve any supply issues
• Assist with invoice discrepancies when required and ensure compliance with purchasing and finance policies and develop a thorough working knowledge of the company’s ERP system and contribute to its ongoing development

Requirements

Driven by high performance
What do you need to bring to the team?

• Must have CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
• Extensive experience of procurement in a fast-paced industry
• Proven strong negotiation skills and previous ERP experience
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders and suppliers and clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email
• Previous experience of MS applications including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Flexible attitude with the ability to work within a team in a high pressure rapidly changing environment and positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture

About Cadillac Formula 1 Team

The Cadillac Formula 1^® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunities employer, and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of 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.

Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices: all team members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures in these areas.

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