Category Manager Location: Flexible UK Location | Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days on-site or travel) Pay Rate: £650 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6-month contract (Possible extension) The Opportunity We're supporting a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to recruit a Category Manager - Directs to play a key role in a critical metering programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-value, strategically important procurement activity, working closely with a specialist metering business unit undergoing ongoing transformation. You'll have real ownership of sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, and commercial outcomes - directly influencing how a vital operational area evolves. If you enjoy working at pace, engaging senior stakeholders, and driving value through procurement excellence, this role offers strong visibility and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for metering-related categories, including strategy development, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives and evolving metering requirements Manage multiple tender events and competitive sourcing processes, ensuring timely delivery and strong commercial outcomes Build strong partnerships with the metering business unit, ensuring alignment to operational needs and future demand Undertake mar...