Are you an experienced Procurement Category Manager looking to take ownership of high-value, business-critical categories? We're searching for a strategic, relationship-driven professional to lead our Professional Services and Contingent Labour categories, driving commercial value, supplier performance, and best-practice sourcing across the organisation.
About the Role
In this role, you'll lead end-to-end category management, develop long-term sourcing strategies, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement outcomes align with business priorities. You'll own key supplier relationships, optimise spend, and deliver innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio including consulting, legal, finance, HR, labour hire, and contracted workforce solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services and Contingent Labour.
* Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, tendering, negotiation, and contract management.
* Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to influence and guide procurement decisions.
* Manage and review supplier performance, ensuring high service standards and continuous improvement.
* Identify opportunities to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance value across the categories.
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies, frameworks, and governance requirements.
About You
* Proven experience as a Category Manager or Senior Procurement Specialist.
* Strong background managing Professional Services and/or Contingent Labour categories.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and business partnering abilities.
* Confident negotiator with sound commercial acumen and analytical skills.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
To apply please hit 'apply now' or email Liam Scott