Strategic Category Lead

WMJobs; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WMJobs is seeking a Strategic Category Lead in Worcester to oversee commercial activity within crucial service areas. The role focuses on creating efficiency and sustainability within public procurement processes and includes comprehensive responsibilities in procurement strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

Benefits

26 days paid holiday, increasing with service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Expert in procurement strategy with experience in sourcing for construction/highways projects.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction projects.
• Manage complex procurement projects within public sector regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure ongoing engagement.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Procurement Strategy

Compliance

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

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Job Title: Strategic Category Lead

35 Hours per Week

Location: Hybrid - Wildwood, Worcester and Home

Team: Commercial Team

Permanent

The Role: Strategic Category Lead

Are you an expert in procurement strategy with a passion for delivering best value in public services? We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Category Lead to shape and manage commercial activity within a key service area, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.

Worcestershire County Council,

Job Title: Strategic Category Lead

Salary: £53,915 - £57,204 per annum with an additional £2,000 Market Forces adjustment

35 Hours per Week

Location: Hybrid - Wildwood, Worcester and Home

Team: Commercial Team

Permanent

The Role: Strategic Category Lead

Are you an expert in procurement strategy with a passion for delivering best value in public services? We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Category Lead to shape and manage commercial activity within a key service area, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.

This role is to oversee our 'Place' category; we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in sourcing for construction/highways projects, with a working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Development and implementation of sourcing strategies for specific construction projects with forward-thinking approaches for continuous improvement which maximise value, minimise risk and ensure policy compliance
• Developing business cases with key stakeholders to present at Commercial Board, chaired by the Chief Executive
• Managing complex procurement projects and frameworks within public sector regulations
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to nurture relationships, ensuring ongoing engagement and performance improvements which align with strategic objectives
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and sustainable procurement practices
  
  
  

For further information please contact: Samantha Davey, Interim Head of Commercial [e-mail]

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
  
  
  

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
  
  
  

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 7th July 2025

Anticipated Interview Date: W/C 21st July 2025

Attached documents

JDPS Strategic Category Lead March 25.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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