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 Operations Buyer.
As a key member of the Support Solutions and Growth Team, this role is integral to YPO’s Community, Infrastructure & Support Solutions function within the Procurement Services & Supply Solutions Team.
The successful candidate will support the Procurement Operations Category Lead to oversee a wider team facilitating the end-to-end procurement life cycle.
The role will involve managing a workplan and pipeline of activity, working alongside Category Teams, ensuring a smooth and compliant operational procurement process, through tender stage and Further Competitions.
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job description and specification for the post.
About You
As YPO continues to grow, this could be a great opportunity for you to join our team.
We’re seeking a driven, dependable individual who will bring a proactive mindset, a commitment to excellence, and a willingness to continuously grow and make meaningful contributions.
Drawing from the skills and experience section of the Job Description, we seek someone who has:
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In depth understanding of Public Sector Procurement and Legislation
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Customer focused team player
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Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within YPO and our customers
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Ability to implement effective systems and performance management
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Full member or studying towards being a member of the chartered institute of purchasing and supply (CIPS)
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Experience of procurement processes in different areas of the public sector (PCR 2015, PA 2023) is desirable but not essential.
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:
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Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas
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Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund
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A comprehensive health and wellbeing package
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Flexi scheme and flexible working options available (please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview)
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Family friendly policies
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Subsidised canteen
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Free parking available
To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact Vicky Horsfield on [email protected].
Interviews are scheduled to take place the week commencing 31st August 2026, in-person at our office in Wakefield.
