Technical Buyer

Company

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Buyer – Composites to join our Purchasing team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of high‑performance composite components. This is a hands‑on role working closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely, cost‑effective supply of technically complex parts and tooling.

You’ll have full ownership of composite component sourcing — from supplier selection through to parts on the shelf — while helping to embed best‑practice procurement processes across the business.

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.

Job Family

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. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.