Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Contingent Workforce Procurement – Category Manager £100,000 – £120,000 + bonus London City (4 days a week in the office)
Your new company
Youwill be joining a leading global procurement solutions provider, trusted bymajor organisations to deliver smarter, faster, and more cost-effectivesourcing strategies. Operating across multiple international markets, thisbusiness combines cutting-edge technology with deep category expertise to helpclients achieve transformation and scalability. Expect a culture that valuesbold ideas, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Your new role
As a Category Manager – Contingent Workforce, youwill lead procurement strategies across global markets. This rolecovers the full sourcing lifecycle-from market analysis and strategydevelopment to negotiation and contract execution. You'll act as a trustedadvisor to clients, providing insights on market trends, supplier strategies,and compliance considerations, while driving commercial excellence in dealsinvolving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS).You'll run markettenders, evaluate bids, negotiate competitive terms, and draft contractsaligned with client needs. You'll also analyse large datasets to identifycost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and contribute tocategory planning through market intelligence. Building strong relationshipswith suppliers and stakeholders will be key, as will mentoring junior teammembers and sharing knowledge across teams.
What you'll need to succeed
Tothrive in this role, you'll need a strong understanding of contingent workforceprocurement and staffing supplier management, along with hands-on experience inMSP/VMS environments. Familiarity with platforms such as Fieldglass, Beeline,or VNDLY is highly valuable. You should be commercially savvy, analyticallysharp, and confident influencing senior stakeholders in complex, multi-clientenvironments. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work withperformance data are essential.
What you'll get in return
You'lljoin a truly global team in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, withopportunities to make a real impact on procurement strategy. Expect acompetitive salary and benefits package, plus a culture that values innovation,ownership, and continuous improvement.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or call us now. Please only apply ifyou meet the criteria outlined above to a high degree.
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