Technical Buyer - Composites and ADM - FTC

Technical Buyer - Composites and ADM - 12 month FTC

Final date to receive applications: 19 March 2026

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

Reporting To: Edward Haddon

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Buyer to join our Procurement Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role you will take ownership of the procurement and expediting of technically advanced components across Composites and Additive Manufacturing ensuring the right parts are delivered on time, to specification, to the highest quality standards, and at the optimum cost, enabling performance at every race weekend.

• Procuring and expediting complex composite and ADM components for F1 car build and development.
• Ensure the validity of parts supply is clear within the ERP system and use this data to consistently hit departmental KPI targets.
• Manage and coordinate logistics of supplier material, ensuring suppliers have what they need, when they need it to deliver on time
• Keep relevant stakeholders fully informed of procurement and supply chain challenges, including any delivery delays.
• Purchase components with quality, cost, and lead time at the forefront, proactively identifying and mitigating any associated business risks.
• Select suppliers capable of meeting all AMF1 design specifications and required quality standards.
• Key supplier liaison with focus on reducing lead-times, increasing agility, delivery performance & achieving best value.
• Onboarding of new suppliers in conjunction with the Supplier Development Team to enhance the supply chain capability and capacity.
• Develop and enhance the relationships within the supply chain to ensure clear and consistent communication links.
• To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally always, and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure.

• Proven experience in procurement within Formula One or a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment.
• Previous experience sourcing composite and additive manufactured components.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, manufacturing processes, and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of a commodity or component portfolio, proactively managing demand, supply risk, cost control, and delivery performance end-to-end.
• Flexible and adaptable approach and comfortable working with changing technical requirements, evolving schedules, and compressed lead times.
• Resilient under pressure, with a track record of delivering on time in demanding, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge, negotiate, and drive accountability with suppliers.
• Excellent communicator, able to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.