Senior Procurement Category Manager

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to lead a team of procurement professionals. The successful candidate will oversee strategic procurement across various business categories. Strong public sector knowledge and CIPS Level 6 qualification are essential. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and shape procurement practices to better serve the community.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 6 qualification required.
• Strong stakeholder and contract management experience needed.
• In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee strategic procurement across key business categories.
• Deliver end-to-end procurement solutions and drive innovation.
• Shape a category-led approach to influence spend and meet service needs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Education

CIPS Level 6 qualified

Job description

Join Our Ambitious Commercial Team at Wakefield Council

At Wakefield Council, we're doing things differently. Our Commercial Team plays a vital role in delivering the Council's ambitions - making a real difference to our communities.

As we grow our commercial expertise, we're looking for individuals with strong commercial acumen and a passion for public service to join our flexible, forward-thinking team.

Whether you're starting your career or looking to take the next step, we offer opportunities across multiple categories, tailored to both organisational needs and your personal development goals.

What our colleagues say :

"Having started my career in the Central Procurement Team as an interim, I was so impressed with the expertise, dedication and support of colleagues in providing a professional service to our stakeholders through smart sourcing and collaboration, such that I applied for, and was successful in landing, the post permanently".

For an informal conversation about any of our roles, contact Zoe Robinson on 07787 165 415 or [e-mail] or Victoria Eaton on 07345 462 364 or [e-mail]

Senior Procurement Category Manager

Key Focus Areas - Our Business Category which will include but not limited to :

• IT & Digital Services
• Financial Services
• Human Resources
• Corporate enabling Services

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals
• Oversee strategic procurement across key business categories
• Deliver end-to-end procurement solutions and drive innovation
• Shape a category-led approach to influence spend and meet service needs

What We’re Looking For

• CIPS Level 6 qualified
• Strong stakeholder and contract management experience
• In‑depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations
• Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received