Buyer and Production Planner – Wind Tunnel
Join the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport!
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has three locations. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations with support from the UK.
What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just 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 at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission
- Coordination with design, prototype workshop, and project management regarding requirements and timelines
- Coordination of internal capacity, machine utilization, and scheduling with internal production
- Execution of make-or-buy decisions
- Ensuring external supply needs are met through existing suppliers
- Negotiation and procurement of prototype parts from external suppliers
- Order processing, schedule tracking, and escalation in case of bottlenecks
- Alignment of quality requirements with involved departments
- Coordination with goods receiving, quality control, and accounting
- Coordination of rework for externally manufactured parts
Your profile
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Technical Business Administration, or Mechanical Engineering with a manufacturing focus
- Several years of experience in operational purchasing, technical procurement, or production planning in an industrial setting
- In-depth knowledge of make-or-buy processes, supplier communication, and scheduling
- Proficient in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle)
- Technical understanding of drawings, manufacturing processes, and procedures
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes is a plus
- Confident negotiation skills and strong organizational talent in cross-functional roles
- Excellent communication skills in collaboration with production, purchasing, and design
- Fluent in German and English
ABOUT US
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join the team as part/or full-time employee in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.