Senior Aerospace Procurement Specialist

ZeroAvia, Inc.; Kemble; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

25 days holiday

EV charging

Relocation support

Income protection

Weekly spot bonuses

Legal support

Job summary

ZeroAvia is leading the transition to zero-emission aviation through hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. The Senior Procurement Technician will manage end-to-end procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for hydrogen-electric propulsion development, testing, and production.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to maintain a resilient supply chain supporting ZeroAvia's mission.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Aerospace/defence experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and supplier management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Knowledge of AS9100-regulated environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including PO creation, supplier quotations, order tracking, expediting and ERP system management to ensure material availability and programme delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, monitoring performance and supporting supplier onboarding, development and risk management activities.
• Support procurement planning for prototype builds, testing, certification programmes and production readiness, ensuring timely supply of critical materials and components.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to source technical products and services, interpreting drawings, specifications, BOMs and engineering change notices to identify suitable suppliers and manufacturing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, quality and regulatory requirements by maintaining supplier documentation, material traceability and records required for certification and audit activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through supply chain development, cost reduction initiatives, process optimisation, supplier performance reporting and support for ZeroAvia's transition from development to production.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

Contract negotiation

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ZeroAvia is leading the transition to zero-emission aviation through hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. The Senior Procurement Technician will manage end-to-end procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for hydrogen-electric propulsion development, testing, and production.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to maintain a resilient supply chain supporting ZeroAvia's mission.