Technical Purchaser (m/f/d) Composite

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic automotive company in Leicester is seeking a Technical Purchaser to join their motorsport team. The role involves sourcing composite components, managing purchasing strategies, and working closely with suppliers. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the automotive or motorsport industry. Attractive benefits include competitive remuneration, social benefits, and 30 days of annual holiday.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Relevant working experience preferably in motorsport or automotive industry.
• Ideally experienced in sourcing composite components for race cars.
• Professional English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Interface between the project team and suppliers.
• Develop and perform project related purchasing strategies.
• Evaluate suppliers and ensure budget framework is observed.
• Manage buying process for motorsport components.
• Perform market research and monitor trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAP-MM

Siemens TeamCenter

MS Office

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!

We are looking for a Technical Purchaser (m/f/d) for composite components to be part of our research and development, customer and works motorsport team in Cologne, Germany.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical and negotiating skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience team work and be inspired by the passion of our 550-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
• attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, free on-site gym
• a challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion
• be the interface between the project team and our suppliers
• develop and perform project related purchasing strategies
• evaluate suppliers and participate in the selection process, handle cost estimations and ensure budget framework is observed
• manage the buying process for motorsport components in line with specified costs, quality, quantity and delivery target
• perform market research and monitor changes/ trends

Your profile:

• have a degree in a relevant discipline
• relevant working experience (preferably motorsport or automotive industry)
• ideally experienced in sourcing composite components for race cars
• sound knowledge of SAP-MM, Siemens TeamCenter and MS Office
• write and speak professional English
• high level of commitment & flexibility
• ability to work in a team and strong communication skills