Evolito

aerospace

CommercialSourcingManager

£65–95k ~AI est. Bicester, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Commercial Sourcing Manager at Evolito. Skills: Commercial Sourcing, Cost Analysis, Supply Chain Strategy. Develop supply chain strategies. Define sourcing models”

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Instinctive problem-solving; Sound analytical approach

Eligibility Requirements

UK driving license, ability to travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

experience in strategic sourcing, experience in supply chain, experience in programme procurement, experience supporting new technology, experience supporting development programmes, involvement in programme bids, involvement in commercial proposals, involvement in early-stage development partnerships, Good capability in should-cost analysis, understanding of cost drivers, Experience managing supply chain risk, Ability to work effectively across teams, analytical and commercial judgement, Clear, concise verbal communication skills, Clear, concise written communication skills, Instinctive problem-solving skills, sound analytical approach, Ability to work under pressure, managing conflicting demands, tight deadlines, A flexible approach to work, UK driving license, ability to travel

Nice to Have

CIPS Level 5 or MCIPS desirable, experience in an aerospace environment, experience in a defence environment, experience in a regulated engineering environment, Experience of working within a Tier 1 environment

What You'll Do.

Develop supply chain strategies

Define sourcing models

Define supplier engagement approaches

Define industrial strategies

Build should-cost models

Maintain should-cost models

Define cost trajectories

Develop programme cost models

Develop supply chain assumptions

Develop affordability scenarios

Provide sourcing strategy outputs

Maintain view of emerging technologies

Maintain view of suppliers

Maintain view of industrial capabilities

Support early supplier engagement

Assess supplier capability

Assess supplier maturity

Assess supplier cost drivers

Assess supplier commercial viability

Provide supply market insight

Provide recommendations to Engineering

Provide recommendations to Programme teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

across engineering teams; across programme teams; across procurement teams

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

programme procurement

Full Job Description

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation. Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation. As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months. As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Commercial Sourcing Manager. Reporting to our Head of Supply Chain, you will take ownership of cost analysis, commercial modelling and cost risk management across new technologies, development programmes and bids, while ensuring sourcing strategies are executable through the Production & Industrialisation Procurement Team. _Key responsibilities:_ * Develop supply chain strategies for new technologies and programmes, from bid and concept phase through development and early industrialisation * Define sourcing models, supplier engagement approaches and industrial strategies aligned to programme objectives, certification plans and long‑term production intent * Build and maintain should‑cost models covering development, certification, tooling, production ramp‑up and steady‑state production * Define cost targets and cost trajectories aligned to programme milestones, volumes and industrial maturity * Develop programme cost models, supply chain assumptions and affordability scenarios to support bid pricing and investment decisions * Provide structured sourcing strategy outputs, including cost assumptions, risks and sensitivities, to the Production & Industrialisation

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