Assistant Commodity Manager

Job description

Uniting what’s next in traffic. Associate Commodity Manager – Civils & Installations 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract 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. 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 an Associate Commodity Manager – Civils & Installations. 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 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, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable 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 to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world. What else do I need to know? To stay up to date with what we’re up to at Yunex Traffic UK, including our events and some of our exciting new job roles, sign up for our UK Recruitment Newsletter here .