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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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Commission Based Business Development Manager – London
Posted 1 day ago by Vynzo Media
Vynzo Media, a UK-based marketing agency, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Remote Working Category Manager Contract Roles
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 does 'remote working' mean for category manager contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do category manager contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for category manager roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working category manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 category manager contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.