We are a Formula 1 team with 30 years of experience - always driven by the power of passion, teamwork, dedication, and spirit. With us, everyone is an athlete and plays their part in successfully crossing the finish line. Our journey as THE 2026 future works team starts now! For this new chapter we are looking for people who want to shape the future together with us. Join the team and make an impact as:
PURCHASER COMPOSITE TEAM 100% (all genders)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Purchasing goods, materials, and services to ensure that the operational needs of the organisation are met, considering quality, quantity, and price, and to ensure timely delivery
- Responsibility for a range of specific projects and commodity groups. • Make-or-buy decisions, considering the optimisation of internal production capacity
- Working closely with design, estimating, production engineering, manufacturing, quality, project management, finance, and external suppliers to deliver projects to the right quality, at the right time and at the best cost
- Exploring alternative sources of goods and materials, researching, and evaluating existing and new suppliers
- Develop, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and maintain good communication
- Ensure a professional and consistent approach to all supplier relationships
- Developing ideas to improve operational efficiency and add value to the organisation
- Taking on an operational role which increasingly requires a more strategic and forward-thinking view of purchasing in a prototype environment
YOUR PROFILE
- At least a completed technical education, with a completed further education at a university of applied sciences (business administration or production engineering/technology), or preferably a university degree
- At least five years of experience in technical purchasing in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or prototype construction
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, procedures, and supply chain management
- Ability to add value in quality improvement, lead time reduction and cost reduction
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal relationship management skills
- Analytical thinking with strong ability to identify and solve problems
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and German
- Strong, resilient, and proactive team player
ABOUT US
Sauber Motorsport AG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join the team in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of references and a brief cover letter, presenting their motivation and interest in the position to our Human Resources Department via online-application.
CONTACT
Phone
+41 44 937 90 00
Address
Sauber Motorsport AG
c/o Sauber Group of Companies
8340 Hinwil
Switzerland
Regula Plüss, HR Manager
28.03.2024