Procurement Student Placement

Renault Group; Enstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Free on-site restaurant

Daily meal allowance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED, based in Enstone, is offering a Purchasing Student Placement for the 2027 intake. You will support the sourcing of components, manage supplier relationships, and help ensure timely deliveries to meet race deadlines.

This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced Formula One environment. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance teams, gaining exposure to the full procurement process.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Motorsport or Finance.
• Penultimate-year undergraduate seeking industry placement.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement of components, materials and services.
• Raise purchase orders and maintain procurement records.
• Liaise with suppliers for quotations, lead times and deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Assist cost analysis and reporting to support purchasing decisions.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure timely deliveries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in Purchasing and Supply Chain.
• Maintain strong supplier communications and relationships.

Job description

Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED Job Description Duration:1 year Start Date:July 2027 Location: Enstone

About Us We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Purchasing department plays a vital role in ensuring the team has the materials, components, and services required to develop and race a world-class Formula One car. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, the team helps deliver innovative solutions at pace while balancing cost, quality, and performance. As a Purchasing Student Placement, you'll gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced motorsport environment, supporting the procurement activities that keep our car development and operations moving forward.

The Role

During your placement, you'll support the Purchasing Team in sourcing components and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring parts are delivered on time to meet demanding project and racing deadlines. You'll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, gaining exposure to the full procurement process within a Formula One environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing and procurement of components, materials, and services across the business
• Assist with raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records within company systems
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, lead times, and delivery updates
• Support supplier performance monitoring, helping to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved
• Assist with cost analysis and reporting activities to support purchasing decisions
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to understand requirements and ensure timely component delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Purchasing and Supply Chain functions
• Help manage supplier communications and maintain strong working relationships

What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, collaborative mindset
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

What We Offer in Return

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage. Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive.

• Competitive salary
• Private medical healthcare
• Full access to our free on-site gym
• A fully catered restaurant with a daily allowance
• A wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.

Job Family

Purchasing Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.

Company Overview

BWT Alpine Formula One Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship with Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly and rising star Franco Colapinto. The two drivers, under the leadership of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and Managing Director Steve Nielsen and piloting the revolutionary Alpine A526, are driving forward the team's charge during a highly competitive Formula One season. The team operates out of its Enstone factory in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, where it has been based since 1992, in its previous guises as Benetton Formula, Renault F1 Team and Lotus F1 Team.

Enstone has a winning legacy with seven Formula One World Championships including the Drivers’ World Championship [1994, 1995, 2005 and 2006] with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, and the Constructors’ World Championship [1995, 2005 and 2006]. The team’s 2026 car, the A526, is designed and built on-site with the 1000‑strong workforce working hard towards the new opportunities presented in the 24‑race season.

For more information, please head to www.alpinef1.com.

Alpine, a brand born from racing Alpine’s history dates back to 1955 when Jean Rédélé, a young man passionate about competition, formed the automotive brand. Fast forward nearly 70 years, and Alpine is now at the forefront of motor racing, competing alongside the elite in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the World Endurance Championship as well as many other motorsport disciplines. The original A110 road car was introduced in 1962 and, by the early 1970s, Alpine was a major force in top‑flight rally competition.

In 1971, Alpine took the three steps on the podium of the world‑famous Rallye Monte‑Carlo for the first time and later again in 1973. The company went on to win the World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title later that year. Alpine achieved one of its most famous motorsport triumphs in 1978; overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le‑Mans.

Filled with this racing passion and savoir-faire, the brand continued to release new and innovative road cars throughout the 70s and 80s, including the A310 V6 and the GTA. As soon as Alpine’s relaunch in 2012 was announced, a competition programme was born to develop the brand’s awareness. This commitment was underlined in endurance racing, which has enjoyed numerous successes on international circuits.

Fast forward to 2021 and Alpine took its very first steps into the elite realms of Formula 1, after Luca de‑Meo announced the company’s decision to enter the series as the rebranded Alpine F1 Team. In 2024, the brand is reiterating its commitment to Formula 1, Endurance, Rally, Cup, GT and the SimRacing sphere through Esports.

A busy calendar for 2024, punctuated by the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the World Endurance Championship, the FFSA GT4 European Series, FFSA Championnat de France GT, the Championnat de France FFSA des Rallyes, but also by customer competitions organised by the brand, such as the Alpine Elf Rally Trophy on the road and the Alpine Elf Europa Cup on the track.