Technical Buyer (RBAT) (6 Month FTC)

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced technology firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technical Buyer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves driving the supply process for internally manufactured components, identifying process improvements, and maintaining stakeholder relations. Applicants should have proven experience in procurement of low-volume, high complexity mechanical components and a strong understanding of manufacturing techniques. The firm offers competitive benefits including private health care and an on-site gym.

Benefits

Private health care

Life assurance

Company-contributed pension scheme

On-site gym

Daily food allowance

Free barista style hot drinks

Free Red Bull

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement of low-volume, high complexity mechanical components.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Drive the supply process of internally manufactured components.
• Identify and create process improvements for RBAT.
• Expedite progress of components and materials, highlighting potential delays.
• Support key stakeholders in planning and cost profiles.
• Create and manage internal routings of manufactured parts.

Skills

Knowledge of machined metallic components

Understanding of composites

Familiarity with additive manufacturing methods

Procurement of low-volume mechanical components

Technical understanding of manufacturing techniques

Job description

Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) is a dynamic hub of innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries across land, sea, and air. Our project portfolio is unparalleled. Beyond the groundbreaking RB17 Hypercar and the Red Bull-commissioned submarine, we actively partner with the KTM Moto GP Team and collaborate with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their America’s Cup campaign. Drawing on Formula One expertise and precision, we elevate the AC75 Racing Yacht and revolutionize Moto GP aerodynamics.

Red Bull Advanced Technologies are constantly elevating performance to new heights, and the recently announced RB17 two-seat Hypercar is set to be the ultimate on-track driving experience pushing design and technical boundaries far beyond what has previously been imagined.

We’re looking for a Technical Buyer (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) to support RBAT in utilising the internal manufacturing resource available across campus ensuring timing and costs are in line with expected project requirements. Excellent knowledge of machined metallic components, composites, additive manufacturing methods is required.

Key Responsibilities

• To drive the supply process of internally manufactured components for designated projects.
• To identify and create process improvements to support RBAT manufacturing strategy.
• To identify and assign components to be manufactured internally, using best practices (Make vs Buy).
• To expedite progress of components & raw materials, highlighting potential delays in a timely manner to all relevant parties and using relevant manufacturing experience to overcome supply problems.
• Create and manage the internal routings of internally manufactured parts.
• To support key stakeholders in planning and cost profiles.
• To develop current stakeholder relations and maintain up to date information on the manufacturing system, always ensuring its integrity.
• To support the budget planning and cost monitoring processes as required.
• Be a focal point of support/advice for the wider team in terms of internal manufacturing procurement matters.

Key Competencies

• Proven experience in the successful procurement of low-volume, high complexity, mechanical components
• Demonstrate a high level of technical understanding and mechanical competence, showing the ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and the manufacturing techniques required to produce said components.

At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we offer more than just a job! Beyond competitive salaries, our comprehensive benefits package includes private health care, life assurance, and a company-contributed pension scheme. You’ll also enjoy perks like an on-site gym, fitness classes, daily food allowance, free barista style hot drinks, and of course, lots of Red Bull to keep you firing on all cylinders!