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# Purchasing Coordinator at Vertical Aerospace

- **Company:** Vertical Aerospace
- **Location:** Bristol, United Kingdom
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/vertical-aerospace/531e52a7-0133-41e3-a48e-70323a5ed31a

## Job description

## 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 a Purchasing Coordinator, 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 Do

- Raise 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 records
- A responsive, can-do approach to shifting priorities and tight timelines
- Clear and confident communicator with both internal teams and suppliers
- A 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 at pace. Working 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 holiday
- 5 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 day

We 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. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.

## About Vertical Aerospace

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Vertical Aerospace designs and builds all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to transform urban mobility with zero‑operating‑emissions flight.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ticker not explicitly confirmed in sources; NYSE: EVTL per market data; market cap of ~$0.34 B as of mid‑2026)
- **Headquarters**: Bristol, United Kingdom (London office also listed)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in the provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
- **Target customers**: Aviation operators, airlines, and urban transport networks (B2B)
- **Mission / purpose**: Pioneering electric aviation to lead the transition to quieter, faster, and cleaner urban transport; making air travel “up to 100 miles at 150 mph with zero operating emissions” [vertical-aerospace.com](https://vertical-aerospace.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Valo eVTOL Aircraft**: A six‑passenger (plus pilot) electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft designed for urban & regional air mobility. Targets cruise speeds of 150 mph, range up to 100 miles, and airliner‑level safety. Zero operating emissions. Full‑scale prototype has completed first piloted flight and transition flight testing is underway.

- **Hybrid‑Electric & Battery R&D**: The company is also advancing hybrid‑electric propulsion testing and battery production capabilities to support future aircraft variants.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: ~$0.34 B (source: [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/vertical-aerospace) – reflects market cap as of mid‑2026)
- **Key Metric (Funding)**: Raised capital via PIPE‑III and IPO (specific amounts not disclosed in provided sources)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**:
  - **Airlines & operators**: American Airlines, Japan Airlines, AirAsia, GOL, and others have placed pre‑orders (leading order book globally diversified) [investor.vertical-aerospace.com](https://investor.vertical-aerospace.com/overview/default.aspx)
  - **Supply chain partners**: Rolls‑Royce, Hyundai WIA (landing gear), and other top‑tier aerospace suppliers
  - **Certification & safety**: Working with UK CAA and EASA; aircraft designed to the highest safety threshold to serve the full global market
- **Growth Signals**:
  - First piloted flight of full‑scale prototype completed; transition flight testing ongoing
  - Actively progressing toward certification and commercialisation
  - Expanding battery production and hybrid‑electric testing
  - Strong order book backed by major global airlines

## Competitive Advantages
- **Safety‑first certification**: Valo is engineered to meet the strictest aviation safety standards (EASA and UK CAA), making it “multiples safer than any other aircraft in the sector” and uniquely positioned to serve the global market.
- **Asset‑light OEM model**: Pure‑play original equipment manufacturer with ~75% less capital spent per aircraft compared to competitors, offering a clear path to profitability.
- **Best‑in‑class aircraft design**: Targeting the most powerful eVTOL powertrain in the industry with superior comfort, capacity, and range.
- **World‑class team & partners**: Experienced engineers and aviation veterans with a track record of certifying 30+ aircraft & propulsion systems; strong partner ecosystem.

## Strategic Focus
Current priorities (as of mid‑2026):
- Completing certification and moving Valo toward commercial service
- Advancing hybrid‑electric propulsion and battery production to broaden the aircraft’s range and utility
- Scaling manufacturing partnerships (e.g., Hyundai WIA) and supplier relationships
- Strengthening the order book and preparing for production deliveries

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: “The Vertical Way” – Openness, Courage, Ingenuity, Safety. The company emphasises a supportive, flexible environment where employees can do “the best work of your career” [vertical-aerospace.com/careers](https://vertical-aerospace.com/careers/)
- **Remote / hybrid / office**: Multiple UK locations (Bristol HQ, London office, Kemble airfield, Bristol airfield); policy not explicitly stated, but “flexible organisation” is mentioned
- **Perks & benefits** (from careers page):
  - 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  - Option to buy/sell 5 extra days per year
  - 5 extra days when getting married/entering civil partnership
  - Additional 4% of salary to spend on flexible benefits
  - Award‑winning digital health & wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
  - Company Share Scheme open to all employees
  - Company Pension Scheme (5% employer match)
  - Daily breakfast provided
- **Hiring process**: Three‑step – 1) culture / mission overview & experience discussion; 2) structured interview & practical skills assessment with hiring manager plus cross‑functional team members; 3) feedback & next steps from in‑house hiring team

## Sources
1. [vertical‑aerospace.com](https://vertical‑aerospace.com/) – Company home page, Valo specs, mission
2. [vertical‑aerospace.com/careers](https://vertical‑aerospace.com/careers/) – Careers page with values, benefits, hiring process
3. [vertical‑aerospace.com/about](https://vertical‑aerospace.com/about/) – About page, team, history, office locations
4. [investor.vertical‑aerospace.com](https://investor.vertical‑aerospace.com/overview/default.aspx) – Investor relations overview, partners, safety strategy, competitive advantages
5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/vertical‑aerospace) – Company profile with market cap, funding stage, patents, founding year

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