Junior Buyer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes is seeking a Junior Buyer to oversee procurement processes. Key responsibilities include monitoring purchase orders, collaborating with suppliers, and improving procurement efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently. A competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and a bonus scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Pension scheme

On site gym & fitness classes

Daily food allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Creative approach to work.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Diligence in order tracking and documentation.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track purchase orders for timely delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers for accurate order status.
• Collaborate with internal teams on material requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance to improve purchasing decisions.
• Continuously improve procurement processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of procurement principles

Computer Literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains are seeking a Junior Buyer to join the team, driving the future of motorsport innovation. You will be based at our state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes which is designed to deliver high-performance Power Units for the 2026 engine regulations.

As the Junior Buyer, you will be a part of the Procurement Department, where you will be responsible for the timely delivery of all components, manufacturing processes and services required for the design, development and manufacture of a Championship winning Power Unit.

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor and track all purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and materials.
• To maintain, update information and supplier relationships on the manufacturing system, always ensuring its integrity, such that progress can be maintained if the specified buyer becomes unavailable for any reason.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on order status, delivery dates, and any potential delays.
• Highlight delays in a timely manner to all stake holders to be proactive in overcoming supply problems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as Production Control Group, Project Management, Transport to gather information on material requirements and expedite urgent requests.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to resolve any issues or discrepancies in order fulfilment.
• Regularly update the purchasing team and other stakeholders on the status of orders and any potential issues that may arise.
• Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback to the purchasing team to help improve future purchasing decisions.
• Continuously improve procurement processes and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency enhancements.
• Operate with an independent and efficient approach to ensure the often-tight deadlines are met.
• Play an active role in seeking constant efficiency increase through innovation.

Key Skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative and initiative-taking approach to work.
• Effective communication and people skills – both verbal and written.
• Diligence and accuracy in order tracking and documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles and practices.
• Team spirit, creativity, sense of responsibility.
• Computer Literate – MS Office, Excel, word etc.
• Ability to work independently and reliably without supervision to meet deadlines.

This role requires a dynamic, enthusiastic, and initiative-taking individual. A strong team player who works well as an individual to constantly deliver under pressure.

The successful candidate will be expected to display a consistent high level of energy and pro-activity to assist Red Bull Powertrains & Red Bull Technology achieve its business objectives.

Not only is this a fantastic Junior Buyer role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning grand prix cars.