Job Description

Job Introduction

Join YPO's exciting new Consultancy and Training Team! We're looking for a Strategic Procurement Consultant to cover maternity leave for up to one year, to help us deliver tailored solutions and expand our services into new markets.


This role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic client relationships, guide high-impact projects, and make a real difference across the education and public sectors. You'll enjoy great benefits like flexible working, generous holidays, and Local Government Pension Scheme membership.


If you're ready to shape the future with us, apply now!

About Us

YPO is a leading public sector procurement organisation, committed to delivering value, innovation, and excellence across our services. Our Consultancy Team plays a pivotal role in supporting public sector clients with strategic procurement solutions that drive efficiency, compliance, and transformation.


If you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation where you can also learn and develop, then 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.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Procurement Consultant to join our growing Consultancy Team. This is a high-impact role where you will lead client-facing projects, develop innovative procurement solutions, and drive business growth through strategic engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of complex procurement consultancy projects. Build and nurture strategic relationships with public sector clients. Design and implement compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions. Collaborate across YPO departments to maximise opportunities and share best practice.

Requirements

Significant experience in senior procurement roles, ideally within the UK public sector. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills. Excellent commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Full member or working towards membership of CIPS (Level 5 or equivalent). Passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Desirable Experience

Consultancy or membership organisation experience. Proven success in business development and change leadership. A full driving licence is advantageous.

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

Why Join YPO?

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

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.


Further information can be found on the Staff Intranet, or click here to visit our Careers page Start a career at YPO | YPO


To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact Caroline Brash, Principal Procurement Consultant, at caroline.brash@ypo.co.uk / 07701 211939.


Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 13th October 2025, in-person at our office in Wakefield.