Cost Manager

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Procurements Cost Manager to own the Valo Bill of Materials and ensure accuracy in design changes. With 5+ years' experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing, you will analyze supplier costs and support sourcing strategies. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. Benefits include generous holiday, performance-based bonuses, and a pension scheme. Join us to shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

Bonus based on company performance

Company Share Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Breakfast provided daily

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in procurement cost management or similar roles.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-level Bills of Materials.
• Familiarity with should-cost modelling and VA/VE methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Valo Procured Bill of Materials (PBOM).
• Analyse and validate supplier quotations for competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, and Operations to align on cost targets.

Skills

Analytical and commercial capability

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Education

Degree in a STEM subject, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

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 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

Qualifications

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.