Category Manager Contract Jobs in Reading
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Business Development Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Actionstep
The Business Development Manager role at Actionstep UK focuses on generating a substantial outbound pipeline to drive gr...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpRegional Sales Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd
The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by SymphonyAI
The Senior Project Manager role at SymphonyAI Financial Services involves leading high-impact programs in Customer Succe...
- Rate £88,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpRegional Contract Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Kudos Services
The Regional Contract Manager role at Kudos Services involves overseeing the delivery of operational Facilities Manageme...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Transfer Agency Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Huxley (UK) Limited
The Transfer Agency Project Manager role involves managing projects related to the Transfer Agency Operating Model for a...
- Rate £172,500 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Casework Manager - South East
Posted 3 days ago by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
The Senior Casework Manager role within the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS) at HMPPS involves overseeing the m...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpBand 8a Finance Manager - Efficiency & Recovery - South East
Posted 3 days ago by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
The Finance Manager role at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust involves leading financial reporting and supporti...
- Rate £70,887 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpTraining Manager
Posted 3 days ago by ECOLAB LTD
The Training Manager position within the European Training Team at Global Water Solutions focuses on delivering and enha...
- Rate £89,200 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Capital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Band 8a Project Manager for the UTC project, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a complex initi...
- Rate £64,750 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCapital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Project Manager for the B46 project, you will oversee the delivery of the project from initiation to completion w...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCommercial Manager - (Digital Technology) - Inside IR35 - Fully Remote
Posted 4 days ago by Berkeley Square IT Ltd
The Commercial Manager for Digital Technology is responsible for managing third-party and in-house suppliers, ensuring t...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Reading, Berkshire, UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 7 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
Lifecycle Marketing Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Zinc
The Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Zinc will be responsible for managing CRM systems and customer journeys, focusing on...
- Rate £88,800 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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About Our Category Manager Contract Roles in Reading
What does a category manager contractor do?
As a contract Category Manager, you are hired to develop and execute sourcing strategies for defined categories of spend, managing the full procurement lifecycle from market analysis and supplier segmentation through to competitive tendering, negotiation, contract award, and supplier relationship management. The role operates at a more strategic level than a transactional Buyer, with Category Managers responsible for understanding the total cost of ownership within their category, identifying savings opportunities, mitigating supply chain risk, and building long-term supplier partnerships that deliver commercial value. Contractors are brought in to cover vacancies, lead a specific category review or retender, or support a procurement transformation programme.
The skills expected of Category Manager contractors combine commercial and analytical capability with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Experience managing complex sourcing exercises, running competitive tender processes, and negotiating multi-year contracts with significant spend value is expected at this level. Proficiency in spend analysis and the ability to develop category strategies grounded in market intelligence are widely assumed at senior levels. CIPS qualification is well regarded and frequently preferred, particularly for roles in the public sector where procurement compliance is a regulatory requirement. Sector experience in areas such as IT, professional services, facilities management, or direct materials is a significant differentiator, as category knowledge provides a meaningful commercial advantage in supplier negotiations.
What is the market like for category manager contractors?
Category Manager contracting is most active in large organisations with significant procurement spend, including retailers, manufacturers, financial services firms, NHS trusts, and central government bodies. Demand is driven by ongoing cost reduction programmes, procurement transformations, and the periodic need to re-tender major supplier contracts. The market for experienced Category Managers has remained resilient, as the commercial savings a strong contractor can deliver in a single negotiation often significantly exceed the cost of the engagement. Contractors with proven category expertise and a track record of delivering measurable savings are consistently in the strongest demand and command Day rates are shaped bying the direct commercial impact of their work.
What is the contracting market like in Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do category manager contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for category manager roles in Reading typically range from £420 to £788 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many category manager vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 category manager contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.