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 sdavey2@worcestershire.gov.uk 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