Technical Buyer (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Paddock; Northampton; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Northampton seeks a Technical Buyer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to manage end-to-end procurement for Applied Science, translating technical requirements into sourcing, and ensuring disciplined purchasing activities. You will negotiate with suppliers, review engineering specs, and collaborate across engineering, quality and finance for timely delivery.

The role requires experience in low-volume, high-complexity engineering procurement, strong communication

Qualifications

• Experience in technical purchasing within a low-volume, high-complexity engineering environment.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, BOM structures, specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with negotiation capability for demanding programme timelines.
• Detail-focused with a process-led approach to requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Confident communicator across engineering, programme management, quality and finance.
• Experience using SAP procurement functions or equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure direct components, tooling and project-critical consumables for Applied Science.
• Review drawings, BOMs and specs to ensure accurate POs.
• Negotiate cost, lead times and terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, programme management, and quality teams.
• Expedite open POs and manage delivery risks with SAP trackers.
• Support supplier selection, onboarding and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Purchasing, Quality and Finance procedures.
• Identify supply chain risks and propose recovery actions.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers and suppliers.

Skills

Technical purchasing

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

# Technical Buyer (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)Contract## About this roleThe RoleAs Technical Buyer, Applied Science, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement activity required to support Applied Science, supporting high-complexity engineering programmes. You will translate technical requirements into effective sourcing activity, manage supplier delivery performance, and ensure purchasing processes are followed with discipline and clarity.The Applied Science department plays a key role in delivering high‐performance engineering outside of F1, contributing to a wide range of advanced vehicle and design programmes.Key ResponsibilitiesProcure direct components, assemblies, specialist manufacturing services, tooling and project-critical consumables to support Applied Science delivery.Review engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications and manufacturing requirements to ensure purchase orders are technically accurate and commercially robust.Negotiate cost, lead time, payment terms and delivery commitments with suppliers, ensuring value for money without compromising programme requirements.Work collaboratively with engineering, design, programme management, quality and finance to align procurement activity with technical priorities and milestone demands.Proactively expedite open purchase orders, manage delivery risks and keep SAP, procurement trackers and stakeholders up to date.Support supplier selection, onboarding and performance management high-complexity components and services.Maintain strong process control, ensuring compliance with Purchasing, Quality and Finance procedures, including correct requisition and purchase order discipline.Identify and escalate supply chain risks, commercial blockers, long-lead items and critical path constraints early, with clear recovery actions.Build effective working relationships with internal customers and external suppliers, demonstrating structured communication, dispute resolution and professional follow-through.Work with the supply chain and technical teams to reduce lead times, improve cost outcomes and support continuous improvement across Applied Science procurement activity.About YouExperience in a technical purchasing, procurement or supply chain role within a low-volume, high-complexity engineering, motorsport, automotive, aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.Good understanding of engineering drawings, BOM structures, technical specifications and manufacturing processes.Strong commercial awareness, negotiation capability and confidence managing supplier commitments against demanding programme timelines.High attention to detail and a process-led approach to purchase requisitions, purchase orders, data quality and governance.Ability to manage multiple priorities, react quickly to changing technical requirements and maintain control in a fast-paced project environment.Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, programme management, finance, quality and supplier teams.Tenacious, resilient and proactive approach, with a strong customer focus and a clear bias for action.Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to identify practical recovery plans when supply chain risks or delivery issues arise.Experience using SAP procurement functions or equivalent ERP systemsA collaborative mindset, positive attitude and commitment to creating a strong profile for the Applied Science procurement function.About UsAt the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.Give all. Gain more.BenefitsOur riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.Why usWe believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.Your ApplicationWe will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV.