Category Managers x6 (IT)

Our client a well known Insurance Company are actively looking to hire 6 Category Managers, with either Professional Services or IT Category experience. Hybrid Working: Various Offices available (London, Bristol, York or Norwich) - 2 Days a Week onsite Competitive Rates (InsideIR35). Duration: 12 Months Start Date: End of May/Early June 2025 Senior Category Manager (multiple vacancies available) High volume, multiple tenders Professional Services Category (primary consulting £120m spend) Need to move quickly in this category, request from business to selection / onboarding is quick Dont really need to manage suppliers, more about managing multiple tenders , contract negotiation, selection etc FCA useful Non-IT Categories fine if not Consulting Good work ethic , not always working to rule Senior Category Managers (1 Vacancy Available) Managing complex negotiations of outsourcing activity Much more complex and in depth Category is all non-IT - Customer Claims, Offshoring etc, more customer facing role. Will need strong outsourcing experience Strong stakeholder management / influencing Capabilities: Negotiation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Influencing Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Commercial Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Governance, Financial Management, Contracting, Strategy, Change Management, Leadership. Essential Knowledge and Skills: Commercial and stakeholder management skills and proven track record of building strong internal business relationships Experience and a proven track record of delivering Commercial, SRM, or Category Management within a demanding, fast evolving environment Leading and managing sourcing processes Developing and negotiating agreements Educated to degree level or equivalent preferable CIPS qualification desirable Working ideally within the Financial Services or Insurance related Environment Knowledge of People & Professional Services OR IT Vendors/Suppliers (ALL Areas Required across Suppliers) RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.