Strategic Buyer - Battery Industrialisation

Strategic Buyer - Battery Industrialisation

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Our Mission
At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering electric aviation. The Valo eVTOL will set new safety standards while delivering zero emissions.

What To Expect
As Strategic Buyer, you’ll lead procurement for the battery pilot line powering the VX4 aircraft, working closely with engineering, facilities and external partners to source equipment, tools and services across pilot and scale‑up stages.

• Lead sourcing and commercial activity for battery pilot line equipment, tools and services.
• Run RFX processes, review supplier proposals and negotiate contracts to support industrialisation goals.
• Translate technical requirements into procurement strategies.
• Build and manage supplier relationships that scale from pilot to high‑volume production.
• Support sourcing for wider industrialisation projects including prototype tooling and test equipment.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks to support battery line commissioning and readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities and Programme functions.
• Ensure procurement activity aligns with budget, schedule and quality expectations.

• Experience in industrial or technical procurement in aerospace, automotive, EV battery or automation sectors.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing RFX and supplier contracts.
• Comfort working with engineering and manufacturing teams to translate technical needs into sourcing plans.
• Solid understanding of project planning and how procurement supports operational readiness.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset for fast‑paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage supply chain risks and build long‑term supplier partnerships.
• Advanced Supplier Excellence certifications or CIPS qualification is an advantage.

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 5 extra days per year to buy or sell.
• 5 extra days holiday for marriage or civil partnership.
• 4% of salary to spend on additional benefits.
• Award‑winning digital health and wellbeing service.
• Performance‑based bonus program.
• Open company share scheme.
• Pension scheme with 5% matching.
• Breakfast on us every day.

Disclaimer Statement
We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed. We recognise talent comes in various forms and are committed to opportunities that foster growth, diversity and inclusion. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.