Procurement Category Manager

2 days ago

Wakefield WF EB, United Kingdom Wakefield Council 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 or or Victoria Eaton on or

Procurement Category Manager

What you're likely to be working on:

We have a number of portfolio areas which you may be involved with. These include but are not limited to:

  • Construction
  • Highways & Transport
  • Regeneration
  • Environmental Services

What You'll Do:

  • Lead procurement activity within your category
  • Provide expert advice to stakeholders and service leads
  • Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and other key teams
  • Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum CIPS Level 4 or equivalent experience
  • Sound understanding of public sector procurement
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Zoe Robinson.

Tel:

E-mail:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,152.00-£50,269.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Flexitime
  • Free fitness classes
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sabbatical
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Work from home

Experience:

  • Procurement: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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