Established in 1974 to aggregate the procurement spend of our owning local authorities, we continue to help drive efficiency savings through our bulk buying power for product supplies and centralised contract services.

Today we offer an extensive range of thousands of products and public sector frameworks, covering everything from office supplies and furniture to energy and HR solutions. This helps our customers save time and money, delivering even better value.

We're 100% publicly owned and all our profits are returned to our public sector customers.

Furniture

YPO's headquarters in Wakefield, United Kingdom

Simon Hill

Julie Hawley

David Mannering

Kate Kear

Darrell Craven

Jacquie Lightfoot

Gary Marsh

The Procurement and Category Management team at YPO is responsible for strategically sourcing a diverse range of products and services to meet the needs of public sector clients. By leveraging their expertise, they negotiate favorable contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Their efforts help drive cost savings and enhance the value delivered to customers, ultimately supporting YPO's mission of efficiency and service excellence.

Procurement and Category Management

The Marketing and Content Development team at YPO is responsible for creating and executing strategic marketing initiatives that promote the organization’s diverse product offerings and public sector frameworks. This team specializes in producing engaging content across multiple channels, managing public relations, and enhancing digital presence to effectively communicate the value of YPO's solutions. By leveraging data-driven insights and targeted marketing strategies, they aim to drive engagement, support customer education, and ultimately contribute to customer savings and satisfaction.

Marketing and Content Development

The Operations Team at YPO is responsible for streamlining processes and enhancing service delivery across various procurement initiatives. They oversee logistics, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with social value and sustainability standards, all while supporting HR functions to foster a productive workplace. By leveraging their expertise, the team drives efficiency and maximizes value for public sector customers.

Operations Team

The Finance and Operations team at YPO is responsible for managing financial strategies, overseeing operational efficiencies, and ensuring accurate data management to support the organization’s mission of providing value to public sector customers. This team plays a crucial role in budget planning, sales operations, and production data analysis, all while optimizing procurement processes to drive savings and enhance service delivery. Their efforts directly contribute to maximizing profit returns for local authorities through strategic financial oversight and operational excellence.

Finance and Operations

The Technology and Development team at YPO is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the IT systems and applications that support the organization's procurement processes. This team of developers, analysts, and engineers collaborates to create innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and optimize the customer experience, ensuring seamless access to a wide range of products and services. They also focus on system testing and architecture to guarantee reliability and performance across the company's technology landscape.

Technology and Development

The Digital Marketing and E-commerce team at YPO focuses on enhancing the online presence and digital strategies of the company. They analyze market trends and consumer insights to optimize digital marketing campaigns, drive e-commerce growth, and improve the overall user experience. By leveraging data and innovative solutions, this team aims to effectively engage public sector customers and maximize the value delivered through YPO’s extensive product offerings.

YPO

Org chart

Teams

Procurement and Category Management

Marketing and Content Development

Operations Team

Finance and Operations

Technology and Development

Digital Marketing and E-commerce

Offices

YPO

Org chart

Teams

Procurement and Category Management

Marketing and Content Development

Operations Team

Finance and Operations

Technology and Development

Digital Marketing and E-commerce

Offices

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