Assistant Category Buyer

3 weeks ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom YPO Full time

**Salary**:£29,777 to £31,364 per year (Grade 7)

**Contract**:Fixed term (12 months), full-time, Monday to Friday

**Hours**:Hybrid working and flexi-time work scheme

**Location**: YPO Headquarters, 41 Kenmore Road, Wakefield WF2 0XE

**Benefits**:27 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, plus 3 discretionary closedown days and Local Government Pension Scheme

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional procurement, joining a team committed to making a difference for local communities?

Due to internal progression, we are looking for a passionate and positive individual to join as an Assistant Category Buyer within our ICT category on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

**“If you're looking for a stimulating, friendly and rewarding working environment, then YPO could be the place for you.”**

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the confidence to present ideas and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders. Being analytical in your approach to work, you will enjoy solving problems and will bring a forward-thinking approach, both when working independently and as part of a team.

Reporting to the ICT Category Buyer, you will interact with both internal and external stakeholders, supporting public sector organisations in their procurement activity, providing guidance, and showcasing our framework solutions.

Understanding the importance of organisation, you will be able to prioritise workload and work well in a fast-paced procurement environment. Showing great attention to detail in your approach to tasks, you will manage your time well and use initiative to pre-empt the demands of our customers.
- Understanding of Public Sector Procurement
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Great IT Skills, including Microsoft Office

As an Assistant Category Buyer within our ICT Category, you will support in the delivery of multiple frameworks, supporting public sector organisations to achieve value for money.

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

YPO have almost 50 years' experience in giving back to the public sector. 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.

We're 100% publicly owned, by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.

**Benefits of working at YPO**:

- Local Government Pension (West Yorkshire Pension Scheme)
- Generous holiday allowance (27 days’ + BH)
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Access to Occupational Health Service
- Discounted sports and leisure memberships
- Health care plans
- Commitment to staff development and training

**How to Apply**:
**Key Dates**:
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing **3rd June 2024.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £29,777.00-£31,364.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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