Purchasing Coordinator — Next-Gen eVTOL Supply Chain

Vertical Aerospace; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Bank holidays

5 extra days to buy/sell

4% extra benefits budget

Help@Hand digital health

Performance-based bonus

Share scheme

Company pension 5% match

Breakfast on us

Job summary

Vertical Aerospace in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage day‑to‑day procurement activities, raise purchase orders, and keep the order book accurate to ensure on‑time delivery. You will coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to resolve supply issues and support onboarding of new suppliers.

You will also maintain ERP data accuracy, monitor supplier performance, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to optimize

Qualifications

• 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.

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

ERP experience

Supply chain understanding

Attention to detail

Data handling

Clear communicator

Problem solving

Purchasing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Infor

Job description

Vertical Aerospace in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage day‑to‑day procurement activities, raise purchase orders, and keep the order book accurate to ensure on‑time delivery. You will coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to resolve supply issues and support onboarding of new suppliers.

You will also maintain ERP data accuracy, monitor supplier performance, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to optimize