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Contingent Workforce Procurement - Category Manager 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus London City (4 days a week in the office) Your new company You will 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 business combines 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,and compliance considerations, while driving commercial excellence in deals involving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS).You'll run market tenders, evaluate bids, negotiate competitive terms, and draft contracts aligned with client needs. You'll also analyse large data sets 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 be commercially savvy, analytically sharp, and confident influencing senior stakeholders in complex, multi-client environments. Excellent communication 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 competitive 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 if you meet the criteria outlined above to a high degree. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ