After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 500 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
We are currently looking for a Direct Procurement Manager to fill a new and exciting position within our Production Department
PURPOSE
- To oversee and lead a team of Direct procurement professionals giving direction and development in order to achieve a professional and efficient Direct procurement function.
- Develop improvement plans for the team and the function while keeping the agility required to function as a procurement area in a formula 1 team.
- Drive for competitive cost through strategic procurement of parts and materials while ensuring delivery and quality targets are met.
- To actively contribute to the Team’s primary objective of consistently being a top three team in the FIA Formula 1 Constructor’s Championship.
Primary Responsibilities
- Management of a Direct Procurement team sourcing raw materials, proprietary and manufactured components for the organisation ensuring best Cost, Delivery and Quality.
- Development of the current procurement team, control systems and KPI’s to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement processes
- Development of a set of Supplier KPI’s, monitor those and ensure minimum levels are met.
- Coordinate internally manufactured component parts for external supply
- Implement, lead and drive a strategic improvement plan within the procurement process
- Develop a strategic plan for a reliable and robust supply chain fit for purpose across all capabilities.
- Work closely with other areas of the business to establish a reliable, robust and environmentally conscious supply chain.
- To chair, attend and proactively participate in meetings as required
- To work proactively, responsibly and professionally at all times and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
- To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard and maintain current and thorough working knowledge of the companies ERP system IFS
- Any other duties as reasonably requested aligned to your job role
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of all areas of direct procurement, composite, metallic and proprietary products preferably within the Motorsport and manufacturing sectors
- Possess a thorough understanding of the pressures that exist within a top-level formula 1 team
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of different manufacturing methods relevant to this role
- Possess an understanding of engineering drawings, both mechanical and composite.
- Previous experience as a procurement team leader or similar in a Formula One environment / high level Motorsport environment
- Be available to travel as and when required to fulfil the requirements of the role in which employed
- To be self-motivated and to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- To communicate effectively, positively and respectfully with all colleagues
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and rapidly changing environment
- Be results orientated and be confident in your decision-making skills
- Be enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.