Procurement Co-Ordinator

Job Introduction

About us

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation where you can also learn and develop?  YPO might be the perfect fit for you!

With 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.

As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money.  Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.

YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

If this position is advertised as a full-time role (37 hours per week), YPO is pleased to consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job-sharing opportunities. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and encourage candidates to discuss their preferred working patterns with us.

About the Role

We are excited to announce an opening of four Procurement Co-Ordinator positions within two newly created teams at YPO.

• Support Solutions and Growth Team – Procurement Co-Ordinator x 2

As a key member of the Support Solutions and Growth Team, this role is integral to YPO’s Community, Infrastructure & Support Solutions function within the Procurement Services & Supply Solutions Team. 

The successful candidate(s) will support public sector customers in using YPO’s diverse range of frameworks and procurement solutions, while also managing rebate income.

• CMS and Workflow Team – Procurement Co-Ordinator x 2

As a key member of the CMS and Workflow Team, this role is integral to YPO’s Public Sector Customer Engagement function. 

The successful candidate(s) will support the strategic delivery of YPO’s Atamis Commercial Management Solution and provide centralised oversight of procurement workflows across the organisation. 

The successful candidate(s) will undertake all tactical process and administrative activity in order to enable the Category teams and Public Sector Customer Engagement team to focus on driving the strategic and commercial procurement agenda.

This will include the provision of support with operational requirements such as tendering activity, supplier performance data capture, collation of customer and supplier data, system housekeeping and administration in a quick-paced environment.  

The role includes conducting all procurement activity on the Commercial Management System including further competitions and bespoke procurement activity along with dealing with customers at all levels of the business.

About You

As YPO continues to expand, we are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team.   Drawing from the skills and experience section of the Job Description, we seek someone who has:

• Demonstrable experience of MS Office applications
• Sound administration and analytical skills
• The ability to effectively operate e-Tendering systems and work to defined processes
• An understanding of the further competition process and a basic understanding of the wider public sector procurement rules

 For a detailed description of the role and required skills, please refer to the job description attached below.

What’s in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas
• Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund 
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing package
• Flexi scheme and flexible working options available (please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview)
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking available

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact 

Support Solutions and Growth Team – Vicky Horsfield at vicky.horsfield@ypo.co.uk 

CMS and Workflow Team – Lesley Harper at lesley.harper@ypo.co.uk 

Interviews are scheduled to take place the week commencing 20th October 2025, in-person at our office in Wakefield.