Commodity Manager

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 Commodity Manager for Civils & Installations.

Responsibilities:

• Consult on, develop and implement regional Civils & Installations commodity strategies that meets Yunex and our Customer’s needs, support business growth, cost control, and promotes supply chain resilience.
• Evaluate and recommend Civils & Installations contractors in line with the regional strategy and onboard those who are selected as new suppliers
• Manage, develop and extend existing framework agreements and call-off contracts with suppliers, ensuring agreements are structured for risk mitigation, commercial viability, compliance, social value and sustainability.
• Generate RFP templates based on customer requirements and evaluation methodologies that allow for consistent and comparative evaluations of the quotes received from multiple suppliers for an opportunity.
• Support Sales & Tendering teams bidding customer-facing opportunities with accurate costs, rate inclusions/exclusions, and subcontractor engagement plans and provide tailored contract management and risk mitigation strategies to align with those customer contracts
• Evaluate, and manage supplier performance to maintain a cost-effective, reliable and resilient supply chain.
• Monitor market conditions and market developments to ensure Yunex Traffic continues to receive the best quality commodity offering from the supply chain
• Implement cost tracking and efficiency reporting frameworks to ensure price stability and project cost control.
• Provide commercial support and training to internal stakeholders, ensuring best practices and contractual risks are understood.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience in subcontractor management, procurement, or commercial management within construction, infrastructure, or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in framework agreements, NEC contracts, and subcontractor risk management.
• Knowledge of pricing structures and cost recovery models.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence teams across Sales, Project Delivery, Legal, HSQE, and Finance.
• Familiarity with UK procurement legislation, CDM regulations, and construction frameworks.

We offer:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus.
• 26 days holiday, increasing up to 29 days with length of service.
• 37.5-hour working week with a flexible working policy.
• Excellent pension scheme, matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
• Flexible benefits tailored to suit your personal needs.
• A company car.

How do I apply?

We can only accept online applications. Click the “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.

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, highway authorities, and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility, making cities more liveable 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 continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.

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.