Technical Buyer (FTC)

Haas F1 Team; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 racing team in Banbury is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves sourcing metallic machined components to ensure quality and timely delivery, requiring strong communication skills and a degree with purchasing experience. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with various departments to meet project needs, while following safety and compliance standards.

Benefits

Rewards and bonuses

Health programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in sourcing commodities is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Motorsport industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and delivering parts to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Promoting teamwork and effective communication across departments.
• Negotiating prices to secure the best value.
• Managing budgets and achieving procurement savings.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High standards under pressure

Decisive, analytical problem-solving skills

Teamwork and engineering understanding

Attention to detail and quality

Strategic and tactical sourcing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3+ years of purchasing experience

Tools

ERP

Power BI

Dassault 3D

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

2025 marks the tenth season of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, and we are just getting started. We challenge the status quo, aim to outperform the competition, and want you to join us.

The first American Formula 1 team since 1986, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team made a memorable debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix, and continues to grow, with a clear vision and our second-best season to date.

We are a racing team, not just a corporate entity, with three headquarters in Kannapolis (US), Banbury (UK), and Maranello (Italy). Known as the ‘family team’, we foster a passionate, loyal, and hardworking environment where you will be involved in various areas, gaining broad visibility and contributing directly to our success.

We learn from each other, and we expect to learn from you!

Position Summary:

This role reports to the Direct Purchasing Manager, is a six-month fixed-term contract based in Banbury, UK, and involves procurement of metallic machined components. The aim is to ensure the timely delivery of quality parts within budget, adhering to best practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Sourcing and delivering parts to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Promoting teamwork and effective communication across departments.
• Negotiating prices to secure the best value.
• Managing budgets and achieving procurement savings.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Key Tasks:

• Following procurement policies and challenging cost, quality, and lead time standards.
• Supporting task completion aligned with project timelines.
• Raising purchase orders, expediting, and tracking deliveries.
• Identifying quality and delivery risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Assessing suppliers’ capabilities and negotiating costs.
• Providing feedback to engineering to optimize costs and quality.
• Auditing vendors and exploring outside solutions for the best outcomes.
• Developing supplier relationships and managing invoice queries.
• Negotiating terms and developing specifications.
• Ensuring safety compliance at all venues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years of purchasing experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in sourcing commodities is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Motorsport industry experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• High standards under pressure.
• Decisive, analytical problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork and engineering understanding.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Strategic and tactical sourcing skills.

Tools:

• Proficiency with ERP, Power BI, Dassault 3D, Microsoft Office, SharePoint.

Physical & Work Environment:

Ability to work under pressure, occasional travel, long hours, including weekends. Physical demands include lifting, bending, and manual dexterity. Safety compliance is mandatory.

Core Values:

Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Sustainability.

We value diversity and inclusion, offering rewards, bonuses, and health programs. If you’re passionate about racing, technology, and teamwork, consider joining us and turning your passion into your profession.

Note: All employees require security clearance to National Security Vetting standards, with support provided during the process. Residency requirements apply.