Indirect Buyer

Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED Job Description

We're looking for a commercially driven Indirect Buyer to join our Procurement team and play a key role in the development of the indirect procurement team by managing strategic supplier relationships, developing category strategies, and sourcing technical goods and services that support our high-performance environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, leading sourcing projects, and delivering tangible commercial value across technical, engineering, facilities and operational categories.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity across technical and facilities-related categories.
• Develop and implement category strategies that improve value, supplier performance and commercial resilience.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments and competitive tender processes.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts, including terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Drive cost savings, supplier consolidation, risk reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Support stakeholder teams with procurement expertise throughout project life cycles.
• Ensure procurement activities remain compliant with company governance and processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience in indirect procurement across technical, engineering, R&D, Cap Ex, facilities or complex service categories.
• Strong category management and strategic sourcing experience.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• The ability to analyse spend and market data to identify opportunities and drive results.
• Experience delivering measurable commercial benefits and reducing supply risk.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
• Proficient in procurement systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP, Microsoft Office 365 applications, and AI-powered tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Chat GPT)
• CIPS qualification, or progress towards CIPS, would be advantageous.

• Commercially astute and strategically minded.
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Resilient, adaptable and solutions-driven.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high standards of delivery.

Working for Alpine Formula One Team, you will play a key role in shaping the reputation and narrative of a globally recognised sporting brand. You'll work alongside exceptional talent, influence activity seen by millions of fans worldwide, and contribute directly to the growth and success of the team.

We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, a subsidised restaurant and a range of additional benefits. You'll also enjoy excellent development opportunities within a collaborative and innovative environment where ambition, teamwork and performance sit at the heart of everything we do.

At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc.

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Competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship with Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly and rising star Franco Colapinto. The two drivers, under the leadership of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and Managing Director Steve Nielsen and piloting the revolutionary Alpine A526, are driving forward the team's charge during a highly competitive Formula One season. The team…