Technical Buyer

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and rising star George Russell.

 

The Team has set a new benchmark for Formula One success during the sport’s current Hybrid era, winning consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and the Constructors’ Championship in 2021.

 

Reporting to the Lead Technical Buyer and working alongside the Design Office and Programme Management, the successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing car components and services from the external supply chain in accordance with the Purchasing Policy.

 

The role:

As our Technical Buyer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Purchase components and services from the external supply chain, demonstrating strong negotiation skills, financial awareness and right first-time approach that delivers cost effectiveness, component quality and supplier on time delivery.

  • Read and assess technical drawings to support supplier selection.

  • Manage and maintain supplier performance to ensure a high level of performance is achieved.

  • Manage and work to agreed budgets whilst adhering to the relevant Purchasing, Quality and Finance procedures.

  • Work collaboratively with the Design Office and supply base to reduce costs and lead times where possible.

  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively manage both external suppliers and key internal stakeholders.

  • Substantial experience of managing change within a low volume, high complexity environment.

  • Proactively expediting all open purchase orders, maintain and update SAP and stakeholders as necessary.

  • Actively promoting all purchasing & quality policies and procedures throughout the business.

  • Resilient and professional with a belief in the concept of Continuous Improvement.

  • Energetic with a strong work ethic and customer focus.

  • Creating a positive profile for themselves and the department.

 

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a tenacious, can-do attitude in their daily role and have an up-to-date knowledge and experience of best practice purchasing to successfully deliver department and company objectives.

 

Possess a strong technical background with a proven understanding of metallic manufacturing processes would be highly advantageous alongside the ability to understand and discuss detailed engineering drawings.

 

We are looking for a candidate with strong communication and negotiation skills to both manage suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels within the business. The candidate will preferably be CIPS qualified with a proven experience of working in a fast-paced engineering or motorsport environment with minimal supervision and the ability to meet tight deadlines and high throughout.

 

What do we offer:

At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack.

 

We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals.

 

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

 

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities. 

Organization: 
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team