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 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.
What to Expect
As Procurement Cost Manager, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the commercial success of the Valo aircraft. You’ll own and manage the cost data that underpins product profitability, supplier strategy, and design-to-cost decisions across the aircraft lifecycle.
Working closely with Engineering, Finance, Programme Management, and Procurement, you’ll bring transparency, accuracy, and control to the Costed Bill of Materials (CBOM). This role offers high visibility, strong cross-functional influence, and the opportunity to directly impact sourcing decisions and long-term cost performance as Vertical Aerospace scales toward production.
What You’ll Do
Own and maintain the Valo Procured Bill of Materials (PBOM), ensuring accurate reflection of design changes, supplier pricing, and commercial agreements
Analyse and validate supplier quotations and cost breakdowns to ensure competitiveness and consistency
Develop and maintain cost models for key systems and commodities
Provide cost variance analysis, trend reporting, and insight to senior stakeholders
Support make-versus-buy decisions and long-term sourcing strategies with detailed cost analysis
Partner with sourcing and category teams to support negotiations, value engineering, and supplier selection
Benchmark supplier costs against market data and industry standards
Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, and Operations to align on cost targets, assumptions, and change impacts
Drive improvements in cost management processes, tools, and PBOM reporting
What You’ll Bring
A degree in a STEM subject, Finance, or a related discipline.
5+ years’ experience in procurement cost management, cost engineering, or a similar role within aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing
Strong analytical and commercial capability, with a deep understanding of cost drivers and structures
Proven experience managing complex, multi-level Bills of Materials
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel or data analysis tools
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working in New Product Introduction (NPI) environments
Familiarity with should-cost modelling, parametric costing, and VA/VE methodologies (desirable)
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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.
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What We Do
Vertical is a British aerospace tech company that's pioneering electric aviation through designing and building the UK's first all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). A quieter, faster, more sustainable way to travel between urban destinations.
The way forward, is up.
