Indirect Procurement Buyer

Silverstone, England, United Kingdom

6/23/2025

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

Description

Managing the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of a broad range of indirect goods, materials, and services, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of goods and services that support the operational needs of the business. Your focus will be on achieving best value through strong supplier relationships, process improvements, and procurement best practice. This is a key position contributing to our ambition to perform consistently as a top team in the FIA Constructors’ Championship.

Key Responsibilities

• Procuring indirect goods and services in line with business requirements, ensuring a balance of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Raising and managing purchase orders and order schedules through the ERP system.
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships to drive performance, reduce lead-times, and improve value.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policy, processes, and governance throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Supporting and developing procurement strategies aligned with wider business goals.
• Conducting price comparisons, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Acting as an interface between suppliers and internal departments across procurement, operations, and engineering.
• Supporting continuous improvement of procurement processes and administrative functions to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitoring market trends, pricing, and supply risks, identifying opportunities to drive savings.
• Keeping up to date with company needs and planning procurement activities accordingly.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Strong experience in indirect procurement or purchasing, ideally within motorsport or a high-precision engineering environment.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, or similar.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Analytical, numerically astute, and able to solve problems with a commercial mindset.
• Understanding of procurement best practices, governance, and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and confident in decision-making.
• Calm, flexible, and professional approach under pressure.
• A collaborative team player, capable of contributing to strategic goals while maintaining hands-on involvement in daily activity.
  
  

Benefits

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.