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 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 Job Description, we seek someone who has:

• Experience of working in the UK public sector.
• Significant experience in a procurement role.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both key internal and external stakeholders.
• In depth understanding of UK public sector procurement legislation, and the current social, economic, legislative, and political environment in which they operate.

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

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Senior Procurement Consultant.
As a member of the Public Sector Customer Engagement Team, this role is integral to YPO’s bespoke procurement function, having skills in building strategic client relationships and expertise in delivering proactive and customer-focused bespoke procurement services. You’ll identify opportunities for continued growth and development and engage with existing and potential clients to deliver an exceptional experience and service. A key element of the role will be the delivery of end-to-end procurement solutions using relevant systems.
Your strong knowledge of UK legislation and public sector procurement, while encompassing diverse client policies, will ensure compliance in project delivery. Working collaboratively across internal and external teams, and managing a small team, you’ll create and nurture professional relationships with varying stakeholders. You’ll work collaboratively and think creatively to develop new solutions for clients to drive continuous improvement, capitalise on new opportunities, and share best-practice.
With strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, you will help ensure projects meet deadlines and targets, working with accuracy and efficiency to enhance the quality of project delivery and ensure successful outcomes for all.