Contingent Workforce Procurement – Category Manager
£100,000 - £120,000 + bonus
London City (4 days a week in the office)
Your newpany
Youwill be joining a leading global procurement solutions provider, trusted by major organisations to deliver smarter, faster, and more cost-effective sourcing strategies. Operating across multiple international markets, this businessbines cutting-edge technology with deep category expertise to help clients achieve transformation and scalability. Expect a culture that values bold ideas, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Your new role
As a Category Manager – Contingent Workforce, you will lead procurement strategies across global markets. This role covers the full sourcing lifecycle—from market analysis and strategy development to negotiation and contract execution. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights on market trends, supplier strategies, andpliance considerations, while drivingmercial excellence in deals involving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS).
You’ll run market tenders, evaluate bids, negotiatepetitive terms, and draft contracts aligned with client needs. You’ll also analyse large datasets to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and contribute to category planning through market intelligence. Building strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders will be key, as will mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge across teams.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of contingent workforce procurement and staffing supplier management, along with hands-on experience in MSP/VMS environments. Familiarity with platforms such as Fieldglass, Beeline, or VNDLY is highly valuable. You should bemercially savvy, analytically sharp, and confident influencing senior stakeholders inplex, multi-client environments. Excellentmunication skills and the ability to work with performance data are essential.
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a truly global team in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, with opportunities to make a real impact on procurement strategy. Expect a competitive salary and benefits package, plus a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.