Are you looking for a fresh challenge in a procurement role, if so, we want to hear from you.
Wakefield is situated in West Yorkshire with excellent rail and motorway links to the north and south, including London.
Our district covers 339 square kilometres and is home to around 355,000 people. Almost 70% of the Wakefield district is designated as green belt. The City of Wakefield is the largest settlement and the district also includes the towns of Normanton, Pontefract, Featherstone, Castleford, Knottingley, Ossett, Horbury, Hemsworth, South Kirkby and South Elmsall - as well as other smaller settlements.
Our district enjoys several sites of national distinctiveness, which include Pontefract Racecourse, Hemsworth Water Park, Sandal Castle and Nostell Priory. We are also home to the internationally recognised Hepworth Gallery and the National Coal Mining Museum
We are looking for experienced Procurement Category Managers to be part of our Corporate Procurement team.
What will be expected from me?
Procurement and Contract Management plays a key role in supporting the local economy and helping the Council meet its future challenges. We have exciting opportunities to join our progressive & friendly procurement team here at Wakefield Council.
Taking the professional procurement category lead you will provide advice, guidance and manage the end-to-end procurement activities. You will play an influential part in shaping procurement solutions which deliver value for money and have focused outcomes that help directorates achieve the best possible results for our residents.
With a focus on delivering a best-in-class service you will have the opportunity to develop a category led approach to procurement, which will influence spend, understand business needs and develop innovative sourcing opportunities that will contribute towards a positive legacy within the Council and in the community it serves.
What I might be doing?
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Why Wakefield Council