Technical Buyer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Technical Buyer to join a fast-growing Formula 1 Power Unit Manufacturer. The role involves purchasing key components, systems, and infrastructure, and supporting the Design and Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Follow procurement guidelines, policies, and procedures, continually challenging cost, quality, and lead time.
• Support the Procurement Director in ensuring individual tasks are completed in line with program requirements.
• Compile agreements with external partners ready for internal submission and review within GMPPU and ensure subsequent adherence to these agreements by both parties.
• Support the project management of vendor supplied projects that may require cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience to foresee potential quality and delivery risks, with the knowledge to implement corrective actions.
• Possess the relevant engineering skills to be able to determine appropriate supplier selection, be able to competently understand the manufacturing process(es) and negotiate costs.
• Confidence to provide feedback to engineering on any changes which could reduce the cost and/or improve the quality of supply without negatively affecting the engineering function of the part.
• Skills to audit a vendor’s capability, capacity and sustainability and the mindset to look outside the existing motorsport community for the best solution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parts vendors to obtain and purchase parts.
• Responsible for invoice queries and liaising with the finance department to ensure resolution.
• Ability to support Indirect procurement activities, as required.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 4-6 years’ relevant purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Ability to work cross functionally, both internally and externally and form relationships.
• Experience in developing and executing sourcing process, contracts, and unique purchasing deviations/solutions.
• Ability to translate requirements from the Design Office to the Supplier for a range of commodities including composite and machined parts.
• Customer focused, creative, collaborative, can-do attitude.
• Experience handling commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance.
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills.
• High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex.
• Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc.).
• Strong professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years relevant purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Formula 1 Technical Buying experience.
• Automotive and/or Energy industry experience.
• Strong technical background in either engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of procurement software.
• Knowledge of materials management.
• Knowledge of interpreting market data.
• Proven knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of IFS for procurement and financial management.

Benefits

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level. That Includes Access To Bonus scheme, Private healthcare, 401(k) plan including company match, Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage, 32 days annual leave (including holidays), Free financial advisor access, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Subsidized on-site dining, On-site gym, Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program, Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, where you can help build a world-class program from day one. We are committed to creating a workplace that's as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed.