Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure composite components and tooling to support production and development requirements
- Manage supplier selection, validation and performance in collaboration with Quality, Finance and Engineering
- Negotiate commercial terms to ensure best value for money while respecting agreed budgets
- Own the end‑to‑end purchasing process, ensuring compliant, accurate and timely PO management
- Monitor lead times and proactively chase deliveries to meet project deadlines
- Support recovery actions where deliveries or projects are at risk
- Provide accurate cost estimates to support budgeting and forecasting
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities and challenge avoidable costs
- Support continuous improvement of purchasing policies, processes and ways of working
- Maintain clear, accurate reporting of purchasing activity
What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical understanding of composite components and manufacturing processes (Formula 1 or high‑performance engineering experience desirable)
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Proven experience purchasing engineered or technical components
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of procurement best practice (CIPS qualification desirable but not essential)
- Confident negotiator with a strong commercial mindset
- Comfortable working with ERP systems (Microsoft AX preferred) and MS Office
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to manage multiple priorities
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Calm under pressure, with a “can‑do” attitude
- Confident, collaborative team player who is open to change and continuous improvement
What We Offer
Working for Alpine F1 Team means collaborating with a highly talented team, directly influencing race car performance on a global stage, and benefiting from our world‑class facilities at Enstone.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, private medical healthcare, access to a free on‑site gym and restaurant, a heavily discounted car scheme, and a wide range of additional benefits.
The excitement of pioneering innovation in Formula One provides outstanding career development opportunities within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
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- Source and procure composite components and tooling to support production and development requirements
- Manage supplier selection, validation and performance in collaboration with Quality, Finance and Engineering
- Negotiate commercial terms to ensure best value for money while respecting agreed budgets
- Own the end‑to‑end purchasing process, ensuring compliant, accurate and timely PO management
- Monitor lead times and proactively chase deliveries to meet project deadlines
- Support recovery actions where deliveries or projects are at risk
- Provide accurate cost estimates to support budgeting and forecasting
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities and challenge avoidable costs
- Support continuous improvement of purchasing policies, processes and ways of working
- Maintain clear, accurate reporting of purchasing activity
What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical understanding of composite components and manufacturing processes (Formula 1 or high‑performance engineering experience desirable)
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Proven experience purchasing engineered or technical components
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of procurement best practice (CIPS qualification desirable but not essential)
- Confident negotiator with a strong commercial mindset
- Comfortable working with ERP systems (Microsoft AX preferred) and MS Office
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to manage multiple priorities
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Calm under pressure, with a “can‑do” attitude
- Confident, collaborative team player who is open to change and continuous improvement
What We Offer
Working for Alpine F1 Team means collaborating with a highly talented team, directly influencing race car performance on a global stage, and benefiting from our world‑class facilities at Enstone.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, private medical healthcare, access to a free on‑site gym and restaurant, a heavily discounted car scheme, and a wide range of additional benefits.
The excitement of pioneering innovation in Formula One provides outstanding career development opportunities within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
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