Procurement Student Placement

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Duration: 1 year Start Date: July 2027 Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Purchasing department plays a vital role in ensuring the team has the materials, components, and services required to develop and race a world-class Formula One car. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, the team helps deliver innovative solutions at pace while balancing cost, quality, and performance. As a Purchasing Student Placement, you'll gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced motorsport environment, supporting the procurement activities that keep our car development and operations moving forward. The Role During your placement, you'll support the Purchasing Team in sourcing components and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring parts are delivered on time to meet demanding project and racing deadlines. You'll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, gaining exposure to the full procurement process within a Formula One environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the sourcing and procurement of components, materials, and services across the business Assist with raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records within company systems Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, lead times, and delivery updates Support supplier performance monitoring, helping to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved Assist with cost analysis and reporting activities to support purchasing decisions Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to understand requirements and ensure timely component delivery Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Purchasing and Supply Chain functions Help manage supplier communications and maintain strong working relationships What We’re Looking For Currently studying a degree in Busine