Category Manager

DVF Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking 2 Category Managers to join their procurement team in London. This role involves managing supplier relationships in areas like Facilities Management and Marketing, while ensuring compliance with governance standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of procurement experience and strong skills in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement. The position offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement or centralized procurement function.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
• Experience in Professional Services, Marketing, Travel, or Facilities Management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement procurement processes ensuring governance.
• Manage supplier onboarding and contract co-terming.
• Collaborate with multiple teams for new supplier assessments.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, InfoSec and Finance on onboarding.
• Maintain supplier documentation and relationship history.
• Contribute to in-flight and new procurement projects.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

This range is provided by DVF Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

My client, a leading global law firm, is seeking 2x Category Managers to join their growing Procurement team in London. These roles offer the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Procurement and contribute to shaping the firm’s procurement strategy, supplier management and commercial engagement.

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of vendors and projects across Facilities Management, Marketing, Travel, and Professional Services, ensuring all engagements comply with the firm’s governance, diligence, and commercial requirements. You will play a key role in contract negotiation, RFI/RFP processes, and the overall supplier lifecycle for both locally and globally consumed services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and implement procurement processes, ensuring governance and due diligence across all supplier engagements.
• Manage supplier on-boarding, monitor renewal dates, and assist with contract co-terming and RFPs.
• Review proposals, contracts, and Statements of Work to ensure alignment with business expectations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, InfoSec, and Finance teams to assess and approve new suppliers.
• Maintain supplier documentation, relationship history, and track ongoing discussions and check-ins.
• Contribute to in-flight and new procurement projects, supporting both project and BAU portfolios.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement or a centralised procurement function within a multinational organisation.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
• Experience in at least one of the following categories: Professional Services, Marketing, Travel, Facilities Management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to prioritise in a high-pressure environment.

Location: London | Hybrid working

Employment Type: Permanent

For more information or to apply, please contact [e-mail] or 0207 382 4266

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Legal, and Project Management

• Industries

  Law Practice, Professional Services, and Financial Services

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