Senior Procurement Category Manager

5 days ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom - Full time

Join Our Ambitious Commercial Team at Wakefield Council At Wakefield Council, we’re doing things differently. Our Commercial Team plays a vital role in delivering the Council’s ambitions – making a real difference to our communities. As we grow our commercial expertise, we’re looking for individuals with strong commercial acumen and a passion for public service to join our flexible, forward‑thinking team. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take the next step, we offer opportunities across multiple categories, tailored to both organisational needs and your personal development goals. What our colleagues say: "Having started my career in the Central Procurement Team as an interim, I was so impressed with the expertise, dedication and support of colleagues in providing a professional service to our stakeholders through smart sourcing and collaboration, such that I applied for, and was successful in landing, the post permanently". For an informal conversation about any of our roles, contact Zoe Robinson on 07787 165 415 or zrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk or Victoria Eaton on 07345 462 364 or veaton@wakefield.gov.uk. Senior Procurement Category Manager Key Focus Areas – Our Business Category (may include but not limited to) IT & Digital Services Financial Services Human Resources Corporate Enabling Services What You’ll Do Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals Oversee strategic procurement across key business categories Deliver end‑to‑end procurement solutions and drive innovation Shape a category‑led approach to influence spend and meet service needs What We’re Looking For CIPS Level 6 qualified Strong stakeholder and contract management experience In‑depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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