Commodity Manager

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Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Date posted: 29 Oct 2026

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.

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.

• 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…