Procurement Consultant

Job Introduction

About us

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation where you can also learn and develop? YPO might be the perfect fit for you

With 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.

As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money. Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.

YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

If this position is advertised as a full-time role (37 hours per week), YPO is pleased to consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job-sharing opportunities. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and encourage candidates to discuss their preferred working patterns with us.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Procurement Consultant.

As a member of the Public Sector Customer Engagement Team, this role is integral to YPO's bespoke procurement function, providing expertise in delivering proactive and customer-focused consultancy services. You'll actively engage with both existing and potential customers, identifying opportunities to drive revenue growth and delivering exceptional customer engagement. A key element of the role will be the delivery of end-to-end procurement solutions using relevant systems.

Your understanding of UK legislation and procurement regulations will be crucial for effective project delivery. By collaborating across internal and external teams, you will build and maintain professional relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring the best procurement routes and procedures are established for our customers.

With strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, you will communicate effectively and work collaboratively to achieve results-driven outcomes that meet project goals and customer expectations.

About You

As YPO continues to expand, we are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Drawing from the skills and experience section of the Job Description, we seek someone who has:

• In depth understanding of UK public sector procurement legislation, and the current social, economic, legislative, and political environment in which they operate.
• Significant experience in a procurement role.
• Experience of working in the UK public sector.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both key internal and external stakeholders.

For a detailed description of the role and required skills, please refer to the job description attached below.

What's in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave, from 29 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas
• Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing package
• Flexi scheme and flexible working options available (please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview)
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking available
• £2,500 car allowance (paid monthly)

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or any additional support, please contact Caroline Brash on or

Interviews are planned to take place on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th November, in-person at our office in Wakefield.