Head of Procurement - UK

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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. Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Head of Procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement UK Procurement strategies based on demand, market and supplier analysis to ensure long-term, cost-efficient, and reliable supply of materials in the required quality
• Lead and develop a UK-based team of Strategic Procurement experts and commodity managers
• Oversee procurement activities for bids, projects and our Poole manufacturing site, ensuring competitive advantage and cost optimisation
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and frame agreements for components, commodities and specialist engineering services
• Conduct supplier audits, develop supply partners from a technology and capability perspective
• Identify and implement cost savings, manage KPIs and report results transparently
• Drive cross-functional sourcing decisions with R&D, product management, engineering and operational teams
• Champion design-to-cost and innovation initiatives in collaboration with key suppliers
• Execute global procurement strategy for Indirect Materials & Services and support ESG objectives within the UK supply chain
• Align UK strategies with global procurement functions, ensuring consistency with commodity and supplier strategies.
• Work closely with the Head of Operations and act as a key member of the UK Management Team, contributing to wider business strategy

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing procurement teams
• Significant experience in strategic procurement and/or project management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong understanding of the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) industry – existing networks in the sector is a plus
• Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proficient in SAP and other ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Comfortable working in a matrix organisation and able to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel (up to 15%) to partners and suppliers

We offer:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus
• 26 days holiday (increasing to 29 with length of service)
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle
• Company car
• Investment in your development, including support for professional memberships