Buyer (Marketing)
Red Bull Racing
Red Bull Racing, also simply known as Red Bull or RBR and currently competing as Oracle Red Bull Racing, is a Formula One racing team, racing under an Austrian licence and based in the United Kingdom.
- Posted
- 14 Sep 2023
- Status
- Full Time
- Location
- England
- Closing date
- 7 Oct 2023
For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Buyer to join our growing Finance department at our campus in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end procurement services and will be the go-to contact for all procurement and purchasing activities for the marketing department.
In this position confident communication will be paramount, along with cross functional collaboration not only within the marketing department but also the wider organisation and the successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, drive for constant improvement and be comfortable within a fast-paced environment.
Key Accountabilities for this Buyer (Marketing) position:
- Work closely with various sub-departments locating and managing best in class suppliers to support the wide-ranging activities of the marketing department.
- Demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen by leading negotiations on commercial terms in line with standard policies and practices.
- Actively look for value add opportunities within existing agreements
- Conduct supplier audits and implement and approved supplier list.
- Implement and develop best in class procurement practices in line with HQ policies that also support the marketing department
- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers to drive results
- Provide guidance on procurement to the wider teams, ensuring new members are fully briefed on the complex and unique transactions.
Essential competencies for this Buyer (Marketing) position:
- CIPS Qualified
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent procurement experience preferably within a marketing environment
- Comfortable working with a presenting to all levels of the organisation
- Excellent commercial acumen
- Proven experience of owning end to end Purchase Order processes.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click 'Apply Now' to begin the online application.
Applications close on 7th October 2023