YPO Executive Director of Procurement

Welcome

Dear Candidate,

I would like to thank you for your interest in joining YPO as the new Executive Director of Procurement.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to really make a difference to an organisation who prioritises delivering value, good service, and quality products for its customers.

Our employees are important to us. As our greatest asset, we take a great deal of care to recruit hard-working, dynamic and motivated people. If you're looking to work somewhere that offers exciting career opportunities and progression in a stimulating, friendly and rewarding environment, then YPO could be the place for you.

What our employees say about us

“I lead the warehouse management teams across both our sites. There’s a culture of support at YPO across all areas of the organisation to each other and our customers. I’m now in my 29th year as a YPO employee, I started work here in 1993 with a full head of hair. I’ve had numerous jobs in different industries before joining YPO as an agency worker back in 1993 and I can truly say that YPO is the best place that I have worked at.

The benefits that everyone receives whilst working are very good. YPO to me is the place where I’ve grown up and made many friends. It’s provided me job security and has given me the opportunity to progress and develop my career.”

Ian Maw, Warehouse Manager

“I started at YPO as an apprentice in 2018 and after a year and a half, I was fortunate enough to secure a role in the marketing team as a marketing and digital assistant. Being an apprentice allowed me to discover what area of the business I enjoyed the most, with endless opportunities to learn and develop my career.

The support I’ve received throughout my journey at YPO has been fantastic, everyone is treated equally, and hard work never goes unnoticed. I couldn’t have chosen a better place to start my career!”

Amelia Wilks, Marketing & Digital Assistant

A welcome from Julie Hawley, Executive Director of Finance

“YPO is passionate about supporting the communities they serve through the mission and purpose of the organisation and that is evident with all colleagues.

It’s a well-established company of 50 years with an exciting “invest for success” strategy which is transforming the business for future generations.

This new directorship will provide an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play a key role in transforming the procurement function in line with the overall business strategy.

The company is highly motivated to ensure its employees are well supported in their working environment and promote a positive workplace culture.”

- Julie Hawley, Executive Director of Finance

Helpful links:

YPO website – Public Sector Procurement in England, Wales, Scotland and NI | YPO

Heritage Video – History and Heritage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLchNA5jiZs&t=113s

Members Video – Our members and associate members - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPJBP6lOn8