At a Glance
- Tasks: Support procurement and management of civils and installation contractors for innovative transport solutions.
- Company: Yunex Traffic, a leader in intelligent transport systems transforming cities worldwide.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, 26 days holiday, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join us to make a real impact on the future of mobility and urban infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement or supply chain roles within construction or infrastructure is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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. We embrace diversity and create what's right for the world by employing the people who live in it. 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.
This role will work closely with the Civils & Installations Commodity Manager, providing day-to-day commercial and procurement support across civils construction, installation services, and associated subcontracted works. The Associate Commodity Manager - Civils & Installations will play a key supporting role in ensuring the continuity, compliance, and commercial effectiveness of civils and installation suppliers across live projects and frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in procurement, commercial management, or supply chain roles within construction, highways, or infrastructure, who is looking to develop their commodity and supplier management experience.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Civils & Installations Commodity Manager in the delivery and execution of commodity strategies for civils construction and installation services.
- Assist with sourcing, onboarding, and management of civils and installation contractors, aligned to framework and project requirements.
- Support the management of framework agreements and subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance with commercial and governance standards.
- Participate in tendering and RFQ activities, including data gathering, bid evaluation, and commercial assessment.
- Provide supplier cost, lead-time, and capacity input to internal stakeholders, supporting project planning and bid activities.
- Monitor supplier performance, including cost, delivery, safety, and quality metrics, flagging risks or issues as required.
- Support cost control, pricing updates, and commercial reporting across the civils and installations portfolio.
- Track market conditions, labour availability, and cost drivers impacting civils and installation services.
- Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across Delivery teams, Engineering, HSQE, and Finance.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, commercial, or subcontract management roles within construction, highways, or infrastructure environments.
- Understanding of civils works and installation services, such as traffic signal installations, ducting, foundations, reinstatement, or roadside works (desirable).
- Awareness of subcontractor sourcing, framework agreements, and supplier performance management.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with good attention to detail.
- Confident communicator able to work collaboratively across teams and with external suppliers.
- Familiarity with UK highways frameworks, NEC contracts, or civils procurement environments is desirable.
We offer:
- Competitive base salary plus annual bonus.
- 26 days holiday (rising to 29 with service).
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
- Flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
- Ongoing training and development, including support for professional memberships.
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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.
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Associate Commodity Manager employer: Yunex Limited
At Yunex Traffic, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values diversity and innovation. Our collaborative work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to flexible working arrangements, joining us as an Associate Commodity Manager means becoming part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming urban mobility for a sustainable future.
