Position: Senior Procurement Category Manager – (People Category: Public Health, Adults Social Care and Children and Young People) Employer: Wakefield Council Location: Hybrid (On-site in Wakefield 1-2 days per week) Salary: £49,764 – £52,805 per annum
Wakefield Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Procurement Category Manager to join the Procurement Team, focusing on Public Health, Adults Social Care and Children and Young People . This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead high-impact procurement activities, delivering value for money and innovative solutions across essential services.
You’ll play a pivotal role in full end-to-end procurement, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and best value outcomes. Current projects include Domestic Abuse services and Domiciliary Care services with contracts in value of £40 million.
Benefits:
· Flexible hybrid working model, with 1-2 days on-site per week in Wakefield
· Opportunity to work on innovative and essential high-profile contracts
· A supportive and inclusive working environment
· Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression
Responsibilities
· Lead on high-value, complex procurements, ensuring compliance with legislation and achieving best value
· Support and deliver strategic projects within the Public Health, Adults Social Care and Children and Young Peop areas
· Drive efficiency and savings across the procurement lifecycle while ensuring sustainable and innovative outcomes
· Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand service requirements and provide expert procurement advice
· Collaborate with service teams, who will oversee contract management, to maintain alignment with Council objectives
Requirements:
· Proven experience in end-to-end procurement, in the public sector
· Track record of successfully managing high-value and highly complex tenders
· Comprehensive knowledge of public procurement regulations
· CIPS Level 6 qualification