Strategic ITS Equipment Commodity Lead

Yunex Traffic; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with an annual

26 days of holiday, increasing up to 9

37.5-hour working week plus paid OT

Excellent pension with matching

Flexible benefits package

Investment in personal development

Job summary

Yunex Traffic in the United Kingdom is looking for a Commodity Manager for ITS Equipment to shape the commodity strategy and ensure a resilient, cost‑effective supply chain. You will be the UK procurement contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, collaborating with regional and global colleagues.

You will develop a full commodity strategy, translate requirements into sourcing plans, and lead or support tenders and negotiations to secure reliable equipment and services.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management or related field.
• Ability to translate business requirements into sourcing actions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and implement commodity strategies for ITS equipment, aligned with regional/global plans.
• Build relationships with suppliers and act as UK point of contact for procurement.
• Work with field and technical teams to forecast demand and adapt strategies.
• Translate requirements into sourcing plans and supplier commitments.
• Lead or support tenders and negotiations.
• Develop contracts, framework agreements and call-off arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times, resolve issues.
• Identify cost savings and risk opportunities.
• Maintain supplier and contract data with clear updates.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Yunex Traffic in the United Kingdom is looking for a Commodity Manager for ITS Equipment to shape the commodity strategy and ensure a resilient, cost‑effective supply chain. You will be the UK procurement contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, collaborating with regional and global colleagues.

You will develop a full commodity strategy, translate requirements into sourcing plans, and lead or support tenders and negotiations to secure reliable equipment and services.