Procurement Manager
Yunex Traffic
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Poole • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Orchestrate all project procurement activities from bid phase to project delivery
- Drive early procurement involvement to optimise cost, design, technical feasibility, and supply‑chain resilience
- Ensure full compliance with Yunex Procurement, Logistics & Sourcing policy, LoA requirements, and internal governance standards
- Actively participate and support in major project milestones including kick-offs, workshops, LoA meetings, lessons learnt, and project closure
- Develop project‑specific procurement strategies and supplier packages
- Act as the primary procurement interface to the bid or project team, ensuring transparency on supplier strategy, risks, and commercial status
- Coordinate supplier engagement, sourcing activities, and negotiations in collaboration with the relevant commodity managers
- Ensure full compliance with ESG, supplier approval, and governance standards
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in multiple departments
- Drive cost optimisation, supply‑chain risk mitigation, and contract performance
- Manage supplier escalations and ensure timely resolution through the appropriate procurement or management channels
Requirements
- Experienced procurement professional with project experience, preferably in transport, engineering, or technology sectors
- Solid understanding of structured procurement processes, sourcing governance, and commercial negotiations
- Ability to understand technical specifications and translate them into supplier requirements
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP an advantage), procurement tools, and data platforms
- Professional procurement qualification, CIPS or equivalent
Benefits
- 26 days holiday (rising to 29 with service)
- Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
- Ongoing training and development, including support for professional memberships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementsourcingcommercial negotiationscost optimisationsupply-chain risk mitigationsupplier engagementstructured procurement processestechnical specificationssupplier strategycontract performance
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationtransparencyproblem resolutioncommunication
Certifications
CIPSprofessional procurement qualification