Senior Procurement Category Manager – Contingent Workforce & RPO

Confidential is looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager – Contingent Workforce & RPO

Job description

Key Responsibilities


  • Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across contingent workforce, staffing, RPO, SOW, and VMS/ATS categories
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on market trends, rate benchmarks, supplier strategies, and regulatory considerations (e.g., IR35, co-employment models)
  • Drive commercial and operational excellence in MSP and VMS engagements
  • Analyze complex datasets to identify cost optimization and supplier performance improvement opportunities
  • Run competitive tenders, evaluate proposals, and negotiate commercial and contractual terms
  • Structure and draft contracts aligned to client requirements
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and cross-functional stakeholder groups
  • Contribute to category strategy and workforce optimization initiatives
  • Provide guidance and oversight to junior sourcing professionals


Profile


  • University degree or equivalent qualification
  • 8+ years of experience in contingent workforce procurement, MSP/RPO environments, or in-house category management
  • Strong knowledge of UK and European staffing markets, commercial models, and compliance frameworks (including IR35)
  • Hands-on experience with leading VMS and ATS platforms
  • Proven ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives and negotiate high-value agreements
  • Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable operating in dynamic, multi-client environments

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
London Area
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
03-04-2026
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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