Commodity Manager

Yunex Limited; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

26 days holiday

Excellent pension scheme with employer

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Yunex Traffic UK seeks a Commodity Manager for ITS Equipment to build a robust, commercially-focused supply chain for intelligent transport systems and related field services. You will develop commodity strategies and translate forecasts into actionable sourcing plans, collaborating with regional and global teams.

You will serve as the UK procurement contact, manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure supply continuity while maintaining quality for critical equipment and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, commercial management, operations or another relevant environment.
• Understanding of commercial negotiations, supplier relationships, contracts or cost management.
• Ability to analyse information and translate business requirements into practical actions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement commodity strategies for ITS equipment including cables, poles, street furniture and other field service requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders as the UK point of contact for procurement matters.
• Work with field, operational and technical teams to understand requirements, forecasts and changes in demand, adapting strategies as market conditions evolve.
• Translate business requirements into sourcing plans, supplier commitments and practical commercial actions.
• Lead or support sourcing activities, tenders and negotiations according to scale and complexity.
• Develop and maintain contracts, price schedules and call-off arrangements to reduce reactive purchasing.
• Monitor supplier performance, capacity, lead times and market developments; resolve issues and improve service.
• Identify savings, cost avoidance and total cost opportunities while protecting quality and supply continuity.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationship building

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

CIPS qualification or degree

Job description

Company description

Do you want to help shape the future of the city? We connect the dots of a new mobility revolution that will transform cities all over the world.We do this by empowering mobility, bringing it to the next level with intelligent road traffic technology.

Job description

Uniting what's next in traffic.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.

Our Commitment

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what's right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Commodity Manager for ITS Equipment

As Commodity Manager for ITS Equipment, you will help build a resilient, responsive and commercially strong supply chain for intelligent transport systems and related field service requirements. You will be a key local procurement contact for suppliers, field teams and internal stakeholders, working collaboratively with regional and global commodity colleagues.

You will develop a full commodity strategy and turn operational requirements and demand forecasts into practical sourcing and supplier plans, improve commercial governance and help ensure that equipment and services are available when the business needs them.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement commodity strategies for ITS equipment including cables, poles, street furniture, retention sockets, feeder pillars and other relevant field service requirements, aligned with business needs and wider regional and global strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, becoming the UK point of contact for procurement matters within the category.
• Work with field, operational and technical teams to understand short, medium and long-term requirements, forecasts and changes in demand, adapting and improving the commodity strategies to meet requirements with evolving market conditions.
• Translate business requirements into sourcing plans, supplier commitments and practical commercial actions.
• Lead or support sourcing activities, tenders and negotiations according to their scale and complexity.
• Develop and maintain contracts, framework agreements, price schedules and suitable call‑off arrangements, reducing reliance on reactive purchasing.
• Monitor supplier performance, capacity, lead times and market developments, working with colleagues and suppliers to resolve issues and improve service.
• Implement supplier segmentation, performance reviews, development plans and appropriate escalation where required.
• Identify savings, cost avoidance and total cost opportunities while protecting quality, availability and supply continuity.
• Contribute to supply‑chain risk assessments and continuity plans for operationally important equipment and services.
• Maintain accurate supplier, contract, forecast and performance information and provide clear updates on savings, risks and delivery.
• Develop into a trusted source of commercial guidance, promoting early procurement engagement and consistent ways of working.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, commercial management, operations or another relevant environment.
• An understanding of commercial negotiations, supplier relationships, contracts or cost management.
• The ability to analyse information and translate business requirements into practical actions.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
• An organised and proactive approach and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• The confidence to ask questions, challenge constructively and support effective problem solving.

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience in ITS, traffic technology, electronics, electrical equipment, infrastructure or another technical supply environment.
• Experience of strategic sourcing, category planning, competitive tendering or supplier performance management.
• Knowledge of forecasting, supply continuity, supplier capacity, lead‑time management or supply chain risk.
• A CIPS qualification, degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical sales experience within traffic signals, highways, electrical engineering or a similar infrastructure environment.
• Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and commercially focused manner.
• Experience supporting tenders, proposals, quotations and business development activities.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost, risk, margin and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, influencing and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Commitment to safe working practices and operational excellence.

We Offer

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus.
• Continuous training and learning opportunities to support career development.
• 26 days of holiday, increasing up to 29 with length of service.
• 37.5-hour working week plus paid overtime and unsociable hours uplift.
• Excellent pension, with matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
• Flexible benefits package to suit your personal needs.
• Investment in personal development and support for membership of professional institutions.

About Us

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.

We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.

Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.

Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.

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