Job Description
About the Company: Our client is currently recruiting for a specialist Senior Category Manager for Contingent Labour. This role requires someone to be in the office in London 4 days PW, with 1 day working remotely.
About the Role: Contingent Workforce Solutions, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Solutions, Statement of Work (SOW) solutions & Vendor Management Systems (VMS) / Applicant Tracking Solutions (ATS) across the UK and European markets. You will be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team that supports our clients through the full sourcing lifecycle - from current & future strategy models, operational effectiveness, compliance, cost models & optimisations through to market analysis, negotiation and contract execution. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong understanding of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), RPO, SOW Services, VMS, ATS, and the professional staffing industry at a local, regional and global level.
Responsibilities:
* Manage sourcing initiatives
* Negotiate contracts
* Influence senior stakeholders
* Support clients through the full sourcing lifecycle
* Conduct market analysis
* Ensure operational effectiveness and compliance
Qualifications:
* University degree or equivalent
* Minimum 8+ years’ experience in contingent workforce procurement, staffing supplier management, or working within an MSP/RPO/VMS environment
Required Skills:
* Strong working knowledge of UK and European staffing markets
* Commercial models, best operational practices and compliance factors (e.g., co-employment, IR35, mark-up structures)
* Hands-on experience with VMS/ATS platforms (e.g Fieldglass, Beeline, VNDLY, Workday, SuccessFactors)
* Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, multi-client environments