Operational Buyer

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.

What to Expect As an Operational Buyer, you'll be at the heart of our fast-moving procurement activities. Reporting into the Operational Buyer Team Lead you'll work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure the right parts and materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality. Expect to manage day-to-day purchase orders, solve problems quickly, and play a key role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly.

What You’ll DoRaise and manage purchase orders based on demand signals

Track and maintain order book accuracy to ensure on-time delivery

Proactively expedite, reschedule, or adjust orders to respond to changing needs

Resolve issues related to delivery, quantity, or invoice mismatches

Act as the main point of contact for a set of operational suppliers

Monitor supplier performance and follow up on late deliveries

Support onboarding and compliance checks for new suppliers

Keep purchasing data accurate and up to date in our ERP system

Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to resolve supply issues

What You’ll Bring Experience using ERP systems to manage purchasing (Infor experience is a plus)
Good understanding of supply chain or manufacturing environments

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Comfortable working with data and maintaining accurate recordsA responsive, can-do approach to shifting priorities and tight timelines

Clear and confident communicator with both internal teams and suppliersA problem-solver who can stay calm under pressure

Prior experience in a purchasing or operational role Background in business, supply chain, or engineering is helpful but not essential

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work king at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.
26 days holiday, plus bank holiday5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership

Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits

Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance

Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee

Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it Breakfast on us, every dayWe may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process.

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Location Bristol Office

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Procurement