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:
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Key Focus Areas – Our Business Category which will include but not limited to:
1. IT & Digital Services
2. Financial Services
3. Human Resources
4. Corporate enabling Services
What You’ll Do:
5. Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals
6. Oversee strategic procurement across key business categories
7. Deliver end-to-end procurement solutions and drive innovation
8. Shape a category-led approach to influence spend and meet service needs
What We’re Looking For:
9. CIPS Level 6 qualified
10. Strong stakeholder and contract management experience
11. In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations
12. Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received