Technical Buyer

TGR Haas F1 Team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with Grand Prix race winner Esteban Ocon and British rising star Ollie Bearman, led by Team Principal Ayao Komatsu. The 2025 season saw the team’s second highest points total in its 10‑season history, achieving a combined total of 20 top 10 finishes. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to join us.The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, TGR Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points‑scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Nine years later, the team continues to demonstrate growth and a clear direction with its future objectives – coming off the back of its second‑best season to‑date in Formula 1.We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At TGR Haas F1 Team – known within the paddock as the ‘family team’ – you’ll be involved in many different areas of the team, have much wider visibility across the business, and will be able to clearly see your contribution to our team.Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you tooGeneral SummaryThis position reports to the Procurement Director or their designee; is located in Maranello, Italy. Responsible for car parts procurement, with close working with Project Management Office. Also responsible for supporting the requirements of the Design Office with regard to bought‑out services. Proactively ensures best practices are adopted and always followed. Ensures the timely delivery of quality parts and services within budget.Key ResponsibilitiesPromote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.Follow procurement guidelines, policies and procedures, continually challenging cost, quality and lead time.Support the Procurement Director and their designee in ensuring individual tasks are completed in line with programme requirements.Be able to compile agreements with external partners ready for internal submission and review within Haas F1 and ensure subsequent adherence to these agreements by both parties.Responsible for supporting the project management of vendor supplied projects that may require cross‑functional collaboration.Experience to foresee potential quality and delivery risks, with the knowledge to implement corrective actions.Possess the relevant engineering skills to be able to determine appropriate supplier selection, be able to competently understand the manufacturing process(es) and negotiate costs.Confidence to feedback to engineering any changes which could reduce the cost and / or improve the quality of supply without negatively affecting the engineering function of the part.Skills to audit a vendor’s capability, capacity and sustainability and the mindset to look outside the existing motorsport community for the best solution.Ability to offer multiple supply options and select the optimum solution per situation.Develop and maintain relationships with parts vendors to obtain and purchase parts.Responsible for invoice queries and liaising with the finance department to ensure resolution.Participate in the development of specifications for equipment and products.Ability to support Indirect procurement activities, as required.Follow all safety regulations in all venues.Other duties as assigned by the Procurement Director or their designee.Education and Work ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent required. Further education including a relevant Apprenticeship or University Degree desired.3 or more years of technical procurement experience including bought‑out to drawing parts.Experience of working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, with the ability to deliver to time‑critical deadlines.Specialized Knowledge and SkillsStrong communication skills, written and verbal.Fluent Italian speaker with an excellent understanding of English language.Strong technical background in either engineering or manufacturing environments.Ability to translate requirements from the Design Office to the Supplier for a range of commodities including composite and machined parts.Work to a consistently high standard in dynamic and time‑sensitive situations.Quick decision‑making skills whilst working through problems in a scientific and analytical way.Work well within a team environment with personnel at all levels.A sympathetic approach to work colleagues and an ability to integrate within a group environment.A can‑do positive approach and a willingness to help others is essential.Equipment and ApplicationsMicrosoft Office 365 suite of office products, particularly Excel, SharePoint, Teams and Power BIExperience on industry standard ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365).Ability to navigate PLM systems (e.g. Dassault Systems 3DX).Work Environment Physical DemandsAn ability to work and prioritise within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require occasional domestic, international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast‑paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7‑post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.Core Company ValuesIntegrity : Uphold the highest standards of integrity in all actions.Innovation : Embrace and drive change through innovative solutions.Excellence : Strive for excellence in every aspect of work.Collaboration : Foster a collaborative environment to achieve collective goals.Customer Focus : Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of customers and partners.Sustainability : Commit to sustainable practices and social responsibility.At TGR Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company and a collective of colleagues. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year‑round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best.If you’re passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at TGR Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is a dynamic and exciting industry that offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed. Working at TGR Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience, as you become a crucial member of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and striving for excellence in everything we do.Join our team and make your passion your profession.NoticeDue to the nature of the organisation, all employees of TGR Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority National Security Vetting website.If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.#J-18808-Ljbffr