Procurement Category Lead

2 weeks ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time
Procurement Category Manager Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our Corporate Procurement team at Wakefield Council.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the procurement category and provide advice, guidance, and manage end-to-end procurement activities. You will play a key role in shaping procurement solutions that deliver value for money and help directorates achieve the best possible results for our residents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end procurement activity to establish contracts and arrangements
  • Ensure a planned, proactive approach is maintained to improve procurement activity within your category of spend
  • Provide procurement advice and guidance to key stakeholders and other Council Officers
  • Minimum CIPS Level 4 or demonstrable equivalent experience in a procurement/commissioning setting
  • Experience in stakeholder management, contract management, and a sound understanding of public sector procurement
What We Offer

We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week, support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level, and a range of benefits including discounted membership to leisure facilities, discounts for retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme, and more.

Join Our Team

As a Procurement Category Manager at Wakefield Council, you will have the opportunity to develop a category-led approach to procurement, which will influence spend, understand business needs, and develop innovative sourcing opportunities that will contribute towards a positive legacy within the Council and in the community it serves.



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