Contract Category ManagerLocation: Hybrid, with a core office base in Birmingham, London or Edinburgh Contract type: Contract, 4 months IR35 status: Inside IR35 Industry: Financial ServicesAbout our clientOur client is a well-established UK financial services business with a long history of helping customers plan and prepare for their financial futures. They offer colleagues flexibility and trust, and in return they expect curiosity, accountability and high standards.The roleThis is a chance to make a real impact in one of Procurement''s broadest and most commercially significant category areas. Professional Services covers consultancy, advisory and specialist support. Temporary Staffing helps the business access skills and capacity when it needs them. As Category Manager, you''ll partner with senior stakeholders to understand what they need, why they need it and how Procurement can secure the right outcome for the business and its customers. By getting involved early, you''ll help shape demand, build a forward-looking pipeline and focus effort where it makes the biggest difference. The role sits at the intersection of category strategy, commercial insight and sourcing delivery. You''ll use data, market intelligence and supplier expertise to anticipate needs and spot opportunities before they reach market. You''ll then lead the sourcing and negotiation needed to turn them into measurable results, all in a complex and highly regulated environment.Key responsibilitiesCategory ..... full job details .....