Our client is currently looking to recruit a Category Manager on an initial 4 month contract, working on a hybrid basis from their central London office. Category Manager London - Hybrid £550 per day inside IR35 Our client is a large, complex, research-led organisation with a significant third-party spend. The organisation operates in a highly regulated, stakeholder-rich environment and is committed to delivering value for money, sustainable procurement, and long-term strategic impact. This role offers the opportunity to work at a senior level, shaping category strategy, driving commercial innovation, and delivering measurable value across a diverse and decentralised organisation. The Role Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will act as a senior manager within a procurement and commercial category team. You will lead sourcing and contract management activity, working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver optimised commercial solutions aligned to strategic and sustainability objectives. You will also contribute to the wider Commercial Leadership Team, helping to shape and deliver the organisation s commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category and procurement plans aligned to organisational and sustainability priorities Lead and manage large-scale, complex tenders and competitive procurement exercises Negotiate robust value-for-money commercial and contractual arrangements Advise stakeholders on compliance, competition ..... full job details .....