Procurement Coordinator — Fast-Paced, Impactful Role

Vertical Aerospace; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

5 extra days holiday when you get marr

Job summary

Vertical Aerospace is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support fast-moving procurement activities within our procurement team. You will raise and manage purchase orders, track order book accuracy, expedite where needed, and act as the main contact for a set of suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and compliant onboarding.

Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance, you'll keep ERP data accurate using Infor where possible and help maintain spend controls.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Data handling

ERP systems experience

Education

Background in business, supply chain, or engineering

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

Vertical Aerospace is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support fast-moving procurement activities within our procurement team. You will raise and manage purchase orders, track order book accuracy, expedite where needed, and act as the main contact for a set of suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and compliant onboarding.

Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance, you'll keep ERP data accurate using Infor where possible and help maintain spend controls.