Company Description
114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.
Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company’s DNA and its overriding purpose. And it’s not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.
It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.
Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.
Job Description
Are you looking to make a real impact and make history with Williams Racing as we pursue our bold vision: evolving to win multiple F1 championships?
We're seeking a Senior Buyer. Are you a detail orientated self-starter with a can-do attitude who can provide expertise and leadership to the business facilitating best value procurement to time, cost, and quality imperatives? You will be working as part of the Direct Procurement team, to promote and implement high professional standards interacting with multiple stakeholders within the business. You will create positive working relationships both within the team and across functional boundaries and will sell the value of the Procurement function to the wider business to drive realisation of commercial opportunities via greater engagement.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of suppliers focusing on both tactical and strategic development.
* Expedite and progress deliveries from Suppliers & maintain timely reporting of delivery status of parts outstanding, routinely feeding back status to internal stakeholders.
* Ensure that all aspects of transactional procurement of goods and services for category are achieved.
* Optimise total value being delivered to the race team- on time and to the required quality standard.
* Support and motivate the Procurement team to achieve departmental measures of performance.
* Support & develop continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
* Negotiate contracts with suppliers that provide best value to the business.
* Rationalise and develop supplier base to those that provide best value to the business.
* Provide procurement leadership to internal stakeholders, using experience and influencing skills where needed.
* Any other tasks and responsibilities required by the company that are reasonably within the role holders capabilities and skill set.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven procurement experience working supported by a CIPS qualification (desirable but not essential).
* Composite procurement experience within a motorsport or automotive background.
* Demonstrates exceptional relationship-building capabilities across all business levels, both internally and externally, while efficiently prioritising operational demands and leveraging strong problem-solving abilities to work both independently and collaboratively within teams.
* Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
* Full UK driving license.
If you're ready to make a real impact we want to hear from you!
Due to our Christmas Shutdown, we may not be able to review your application until we return to the factory in the New Year.
Additional Information
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Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
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