Job Description

With the ongoing expansion of our procurement services and trading teams, YPO is thrilled to announce multiple openings for Procurement Category Buyers, Procurement Projects Delivery Leads and Assistant Buyers in the following areas:

Category Buyers in HR, Fleet Services, and Building and Construction

£39,186 to £42,403 per year | Permanent | Full-time

Procurement Projects Delivery Leads in the Trading Team

£39,186 to £42,403 per year | Permanent & Fixed Term | Full-time

Assistant Category Buyers in HR and People Services, and ICT

£29,777 to £31,364 per year | Permanent | Full-time

All of our positions offer hybrid working and a flexi-time work scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

“If you’re looking for a stimulating, friendly and rewarding working environment, then YPO could be the place for you.”

At YPO, sustainability is at the core of our mission. As a commercial organisation owned by the public sector, we combine agility and flexibility with a steadfast commitment to public service. Our streamlined processes support efficient delivery while empowering you to make a real difference.

Each day at YPO presents new challenges and opportunities to innovate in procurement activities, supplier management, team development, and marketing strategy. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in driving procurement excellence, commercial success, and stakeholder engagement.

As a Category Buyer, your responsibilities will include the following, while as an Assistant Buyer, you will work towards learning:

• Procurement Excellence: You will design and develop market-leading procurement solutions in line with PCR2015 and PA23, utilising procurement tools such as framework agreements and dynamic markets.

• Commercial Focus: You will support the contribution to category spend and rebate targets. Joining a commercial organisation 100% owned by the public sector, you will benefit from the agility, empowerment, and flexibility to deliver results while staying true to the ethos of public service delivery.

• Supplier Relationship Management: You will manage suppliers in line with contractual obligations, ensuring compliance and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.

• Stakeholder Engagement: You will build and maintain existing customer relationships and attract new customers to use our category services and procurement solutions.

• Marketing and Customer Engagement: You will design and deliver operational marketing plans to enhance customer engagement and promote our services.

• Market Intelligence: You will analyse market trends, customer requirements, and new supplier offerings to keep our solutions at the forefront of the industry.

Benefits of working at YPO:

• Local Government Pension (WYPS)
• Family friendly policies
• Generous holiday allowances (27-29 days, plus bank holidays, per year)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Access to Occupational Health Service
• Discounted sports and leisure memberships
• Commitment to staff development and training

“Our mission is to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services across the UK.”

Established in 1974, YPO now has 50 years’ experience in giving back to the public sector. Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that’s when our organisation as it’s known today began.

We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.

We’re 100% publicly owned by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.

We work closely with suppliers and collaborate with other public sector buying organisations to achieve efficiencies and value for money. Through collaboration, YPO provides products and services to meet specific needs and objectives, through a wide range of procurement categories and frameworks.

We believe that every penny counts – YPO offers an opportunity to make an impact and a real difference by delivering social value and outcomes in the communities it serves.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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