Senior Technical Buyer - Composites, Power Units

Van Amersfoort Racing; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

A pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer - Composites to lead procurement of composite Power Unit components at our Milton Keynes facility. You will manage supplier relationships, place orders and drive cost, quality and delivery performance to meet deadlines.

You’ll identify capable suppliers, expedite progress, support budget planning and push continuous improvements in the procurement process while working under pressure in a high-performance motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Experience procuring low-volume, high-complexity composite components for ICE.
• Strong understanding of composite procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and composite manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for Composite Power Unit components and source materials, services, and manufacturing processes to meet team needs.
• Identify RBPT-approved suppliers, place purchase orders, and negotiate quality, delivery, and price.
• Expedite component progress and address potential delays using manufacturing experience to overcome issues.
• Identify capacity shortfalls and source new solutions to meet future demands.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and keep information up to date in the system.
• Support budget planning and cost monitoring to manage departmental expenditure.
• Be a focal point of support on procurement matters for the team.
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Composite procurement

Manufacturing understanding

Technical drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer - Composites to lead procurement of composite Power Unit components at our Milton Keynes facility. You will manage supplier relationships, place orders and drive cost, quality and delivery performance to meet deadlines.

You’ll identify capable suppliers, expedite progress, support budget planning and push continuous improvements in the procurement process while working under pressure in a high-performance motorsport environment.