Lead Technical Buyer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains seeks a Lead Technical Buyer in Milton Keynes to enhance motorsport innovation through effective procurement. This role involves sourcing complex components, leading a procurement team, and ensuring high-performance standards while enjoying a competitive salary and numerous perks.

Benefits

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in low-volume, high complexity components procurement.
• Experience in Motorsport Electrical Power Unit System Procurement preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Achieve Key Performance Indicator targets aligned to department objectives.
• Maintain supply chain market knowledge for best practices.

Skills

Procurement experience

Team leadership

Technical understanding

Effective communication

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Buyer to join our 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 a Lead Technical Buyer, you will be in the Procurement Department who are responsible for the sourcing, in a cost effective and timely manner, of all components, manufacturing processes and services required for the design, development and manufacture of a Championship winning Power Unit (Engine and Hybrid System).

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with Head of Procurement to understand the priorities, deadlines and allocate work, accordingly, ensuring that the Procurement department staff and company resources and utilised effectively
• Achieve Key Performance Indicator targets (KPI) aligned to department Objectives, Goals, Strategy and Measures (OGSM), ensuring vison alignment and targets are met, Problem solving carried out where necessary and continuous improvement plans in place
• Working with Head of Procurement to maintain an in-depth knowledge of supply chain market to ensure best value and practices are implemented and maintained. Together identifying suitable and capable suppliers within Red Bull Technology Group supply base, whilst being proactive in looking for new and improved supply opportunities
• Processing the release of components through the Epicor material requirements planning (MRP) system, whilst taking an active role in the make/buy decision making process
• Providing guidance and leadership to the team’s buyers, setting targets aligned to agreed Key Performance Indicators

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in the successful procurement of low-volume, high complexity components
• Preferably experience (not essential) of Motorsport Electrical Power Unit System Procurement
• Proven experience of leading, inspiring and developing teams
• Demonstrate a high level of technical understanding and engineering competence, showing the ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and the manufacturing techniques required to produce said components
• Creative and proactive approach to work
• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written
• Team spirit, creativity, sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently and reliably without supervision

At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonuses

• Private healthcare

• A pension scheme

• On-site gym

• Free daily food allowance

• And many more!

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.