Procurement Category Manager x 3 in Wakefield

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 zrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk or Victoria Eaton on 07345 462 364 or veaton@wakefield.gov.uk.

Procurement Category Manager

What you\’re likely to be working on :

We have a number of portfolio areas which you may be involved with. These include but are not limited to :

• Construction
• Highways & Transport
• Regeneration
• Environmental Services

What You\’ll Do :

• Lead procurement activity within your category
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders and service leads
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and other key teams
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices

What We\’re Looking For :

• Minimum CIPS Level 4 or equivalent experience
• Sound understanding of public sector procurement
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

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