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.
Purpose
- Procurement and co-ordination of internally manufactured Rohacell components
- Purchasing and co-ordination of externally sourced Rohacell components
- Procurement and co-ordination of internally produced Additive Manufactured components
- Purchasing of Rohacell raw materials
- Purchasing of Pattern Shop raw materials
- Purchasing of Additive Manufacturing raw materials
Primary Responsibilities
- Reliable procurement of high quality Rohacell components to tight time constraints and ompetitive prices. Co-ordination of components between manufacturers and our Laminating Shop
- Accurate management of Rohacell demand with both our internal (Laminating Shop) and external customers
- Purchasing of Rohacell raw materials with competitive pricing and timely delivery
- Purchasing of tooling block raw material to support our internal Pattern Shop facility with competitive pricing and timely delivery
- Purchasing of raw material to support our internal Additive Manufacturing facility
- Pro-active communication with the composites team to achieve the most informed plan for effective procurement
- Timely co-ordination of components after receipt where required
- Reporting of any delivery exceptions to relevant persons or department in a timely manner to
- Key supplier liaison with focus on reducing lead-times, increasing agility and delivery performance
- Ensure all specifications and quality standards of purchased proprietary components are met
- Professional and dynamic representation of the company when dealing with current and any future suppliers
- To 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 a thorough working knowledge of the company's ERP system, IFS
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Possess knowledge of composite component manufacture
- Possess knowledge of tooling block component manufacture
- Possess knowledge of Rohacell component manufacture
- Must have excellent attention to detail ensure high quality components are delivered within the timescales required
- Possess an understanding of engineering drawings
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems such as IFS, SAP or similar
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
- 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 and suppliers
- 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
- To actively contribute to the Team’s primary objective of consistently being a top three team in the FIA Constructor’s Championship
- 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.