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 Strategic Procurement Manager.


As a member of the Procurement Services and Supply Solutions Team, this role is integral to YPO's Procurement function, leading teams to develop market facing strategies that are designed to deliver sustained growth in rebate income and market share for YPO and that resolve and answer current market issues and customer problems.

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:

Relevant degree / management experience and a professional or management qualification (e.g. MCIPS, MBA, etc) Good understanding of public sector purchasing organisations and the current social, economic, legislative and political environment in which they operate. Category Strategy writing for growth, including ROI calculations, financial forecasting and measurement Well developed relationship management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at all levels.

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 negotiation


To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact Michelle Walker at michelle.walker@ypo.co.uk.



Interviews are scheduled to take place the week commencing1st September 2025 in-person at our office in Wakefield.