Job Description

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

Pricing Manager

Heading up the

Pricing Function

, this role is integral to YPO's Commercial Pricing Strategy, leading the business through a pricing and margin evolution to support changing market conditions.

As our new Pricing Manager, you will be influential and active in the evolution of new standard operating practices and KPI reporting,

building a modern, data-informed pricing model

from the ground up. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role in shaping our go-to-market strategy, optimising pricing architecture, and introducing scalable, adaptive pricing frameworks.

You will lead a pricing team and play a key advisory role across the business in redefining how we price, position, and win in a dynamic market. We're searching for a commercially minded

Pricing Manager

to shape and deliver a transformative pricing strategy that drives revenue, margin, and long-term customer value.

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 , we seek someone who has:

A degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field / relevant work experience.*

Proven experience in product pricing within a supply distribution industry.*

Strong analytical and communication skills.*

An understanding of supply chain economic, social and political influences on pricing.*


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 24 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 There is also a pay award pending subject to national negotiations

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact Matthew Hirstat matthew.hirst@ypo.co.uk


Interviews are scheduled to take place the week commencing 4th August 2025, in-person at our office in Wakefield.