Senior Procurement Category Manager - Contingent Workforce & RPO in City of London
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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
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- Location:
- City Of London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Senior, Management, Procurement