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



Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Zoe Robinson.

Tel: 07787 165 415

E-mail: zrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk