The Opportunity

Executive Director Procurement

Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire - Hybrid Working

Salary: £102,309

YPO offers a highly competitive package which includes hybrid working, generous holiday entitlement and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme (WYPF), plus a £3,500 car allowance.

The Executive Director of Procurement is a newly created role reporting to the Managing Director, Simon Hill. This person will be responsible for overseeing the business activities in relation to procurement, and the management of product and service-related life cycles for public sector frameworks and education resources. They will lead the strategic direction of procurement within YPO, and act as a member of the YPO Board to implement the procurement strategy.

The successful candidate will represent the organisation at a senior level with customers, suppliers, partners, shareholder authorities and stakeholders. This is one of four Executive Director roles at YPO that are elected member appointments, and who work towards the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the Board. This person will be responsible for building an effective team and developing internal and external relationships to lead the procurement function. The procurement team will be made up of approximately sixty people with two direct reports.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have an excellent knowledge of procurement, supplier relationships, and supply chains and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and have the relevant CIPS level 6 qualification or experience.

You will need to demonstrate evidence of commitment towards continuing personal and professional development, as well as an excellent understanding of public sector procurement and the supplies market.

This person will need to demonstrate proven experience of leading large teams with excellent influencing and negotiation skills. Experience of working at a senior level with excellent stakeholder engagement and communications skills is essential.

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