Head of Procurement

1 week ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom YPO Full time £55,648 - £58,757

Salary:
£55,648 to £58,757 per year (Grade 14)

Contract:
Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours per week

Location :
YPO Headquarters, 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield WF2 0XE
Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working, plus 29 days' holiday, plus bank holidays

Could you see yourself in the driving seat of YPO's energy team, steering strategic initiatives while leading a dynamic team of professionals? Can you bring positivity and ingenuity to our Procurement Services senior management team, fuelling our growth and changes in a crucial market?

"Our energy team specialises in managing utilities such as electricity, gas, and water, alongside implementing sustainable green and net-zero solutions. The road to net-zero is integral to our public sector journey, and you will be instrumental in charting the course for future advancements and strategies to realise this goal, within the framework of our comprehensive five-year plan.

Your leadership will drive best in class performance across various domains, including:

  • Optimisation of Water resources
  • Building positive relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Managing decarbonisation initiatives towards achieving a net-zero goal

As Strategic Procurement Manager, you will lead the energy team, overseeing energy officers who report to both the commercial and strategy manager and the head of the public sector.

You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the energy supply market, including current social and economic dynamics and pressures, alongside a thorough understanding of legislation and governmental policies within public sector procurement.

Developing on your strategy implementation skills, your ability to leader and motivate will inspire the energy team in a positive and proactive direction.

You will be confident in your ability to manage a team of professionals, offering guidance, making informed decisions, and providing support in a leadership capacity, while presenting data to diverse audiences using tools such as Microsoft Office suite.

Anticipating future challenges, you'll devise future proofed solutions to address technological transformation and societal perceptions of our objectives, local government structure and procurement regulations.

Building on your experience working towards key performance indicators, you'll monitor supplier management performance and growth, including financial forecasting and return on investment across multiple frameworks.

Our mission is to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services across the UK.

"

Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that's when our organisation as it's known today began.

We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.

Local Government Pension (WYPS)
Family friendly policies
Generous holiday allowances
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Discounted sports and leisure memberships
Health care plans
Commitment to staff development and training

YPO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.


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