Strategic Category Lead (Place)
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,640 to £59,035 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Potential additional Market Forces of up to £2,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Worcester, Worcestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Worcestershire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WCC/TP/5908/781 |
Summary
Are you an expert in construction procurement strategy with a passion for delivering collaborative and best-value outcomes? We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Category Lead to manage and influence all commercial activity within our construction and highways category. This role will ensure the successful delivery of projects by maintaining strong stakeholder and supply chain relationships, while driving efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with extensive experience sourcing for complex construction projects and deep knowledge of administering both JCT and NEC contracts.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with extensive experience sourcing for complex construction projects and deep knowledge of administering both JCT and NEC contracts.
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