Senior Technical Buyer

Northampton Business Directory; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading procurement team in Silverstone seeks an experienced Technical Buyer for a 3-month contract. This role involves managing the supply of materials for ongoing F1 projects and requires experience in motorsport or precision engineering. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, swift on negotiations, and available immediately. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performance team in a challenging industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Buyer within motorsport or precision engineering sectors.
• Experience with metallic materials is essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials to meet engineering requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and teams for on-time delivery.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms.

Skills

Technical Buyer experience

Metallic materials experience

ERP systems proficiency (IFS, SAP, Epicor)

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Senior Technical Buyer – 3-Month Contract

Location: Silverstone, UK

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 Months)

Rate: £350 - £400 a day

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Buyer to join a leading Formula 1 team on a 3-month contract, based at their world-class facility in Silverstone.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional with experience sourcing and purchasing technical components within composite or metallic manufacturing environments.

You’ll play a key role in supporting build and development activities by ensuring the timely supply of critical materials and components for ongoing F1 projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials, components, and assemblies to meet production and engineering requirements.
• Liaise closely with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms to support cost and schedule objectives.
• Raise and manage purchase orders within the company’s ERP system.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier performance and material traceability.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Buyer within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering sectors.
• Metallic materials experience – essential.
• Proficient with ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, or Epicor – desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Immediate availability or short notice period preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare chance to be part of an elite F1 procurement team, contributing to the delivery of cutting-edge engineering projects. Working in a collaborative, high-performance environment, you’ll gain valuable experience in one of the most technically demanding industries in the world.

Interested?

Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity in the heart of Formula 1.