Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has three locations. The Audi Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 Factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the United Kingdom will start operations this year. Our power unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for chassis development and race operations.
What do you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up is not an option and limits are only something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.
This position for the Audi F1 Project is available at Audi Formula Racing GmbH in Neuburg (Germany).
At Audi Formula Racing GmbH, you will lead the procurement team and be responsible for all procurement activities for the Audi F1 Powertrain. Procurement forms the backbone for the provision and availability of parts for our power unit development and racing engines. Together with Program Management, we form a central interface between the specialist departments, our supply chain, and the company's financial management. We operate in a highly exciting, constantly time-critical, and rapidly changing environment. Through intensive collaboration with our internal stakeholders and suppliers, we ensure transparency for the achievement of project goals and the early identification of project risks. In addition to high personal standards, a willingness to communicate, and teamwork, we also value enjoyment of our work!
Your tasks
Leadership and motivation of the purchasing department
You are responsible for the technical and disciplinary management of the department
You ensure a consistently high level of motivation within the department
Strategic planning and control:
You are responsible for the development and implementation of procurement strategies tailored to the specific requirements of the motorsport/Formula 1 environment
You are responsible for analyzing and optimizing procurement processes to maximize efficiency and speed
Supplier management:
You are responsible for the selection and evaluation of suppliers who can deliver high-quality and specialized components at F1 benchmark level
You are responsible for negotiating contracts and conditions to secure necessary capacities and achieve demanding delivery times
You are responsible for the further development of the supplier network to ensure access to the latest trends and technologies
You are responsible for building and maintaining intensive and long-term relationships with strategic suppliers for the Audi F1 project
Budget and cost control:
You are responsible for monitoring the procurement budget with a focus on the availability of high-quality parts
You are responsible for identifying savings potential without compromising on delivery performance and quality
You are responsible for the training and development of employees to ensure that they are familiar with the latest trends and technologies in motorsport
Risk management:
You are responsible for the continuous identification and assessment of risks in the procurement process, particularly with regard to the availability and quality of components (short and medium term)
You are responsible for developing risk mitigation measures to ensure that all parts are delivered on time and in perfect condition
Reporting and documentation:
You are responsible for preparing reports and analyses for management
You are responsible for measuring and evaluating the agreed KPIs, updating and reporting them regularly to the relevant committees
Quality control:
You ensure that suppliers with robust quality and control processes are selected to protect our products from supplier errors
You ensure that a systematic quality assessment process is supported during the selection process
You ensure that a systematic quality approval process is followed for new suppliers and new part releases
SAP maintenance:
You ensure that SAP master data is maintained and updated with the latest available information
Shortening lead time:
You are responsible for the continuous improvement of parts lead times
You coordinate and promote activities with suppliers to shorten lead times and avoid waste in the manufacturing process
Delivery:
You ensure that a high focus is placed on the on-time delivery of parts compared to internal milestones
You ensure that capacity risks and consequences for on-time delivery are understood in detail
Your profile
Professional experience: Extensive experience in strategic and operational purchasing, preferably in the motorsport industry or a similarly demanding environment with high dynamics and technical complexity
Team leadership: Experience in leading and motivating teams
Technical understanding: In-depth knowledge of technical processes and requirements in the motorsport/Formula 1 environment in order to efficiently coordinate and manage procurement activities
Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate advantageous contracts and terms with suppliers
Data analysis: Ability to analyze procurement data and derive strategic decisions from it
Risk analysis: Competence in identifying and solving risks and problems in the procurement process, especially when parts availability is not guaranteed, by implementing appropriate measures
You are fluent in German or English and are willing to learn basic skills in the other language
Resilience and flexibility: High resilience and the ability to achieve high-quality results under high pressure in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
Solution orientation: Strong ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative, pragmatic solutions
International experience: Willingness to travel and intercultural skills to operate effectively in a global environment
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About Us
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and we explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you as a full-time or part-time member of the team in our pursuit of Formula 1 excellence.
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