NCC Group

About the Company

We assess, develop and manage cyber threats across our increasingly connected society. We advise global technology, manufacturers, financial institutions, critical national infrastructure providers, retailers and governments on the best way to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.

With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.

We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.

Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.

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Company Name

NCC Group

Job Title

Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job title: Senior Procurement Manager Role Summary: Lead global sourcing and category strategy for technology services, balancing internal IT spend (OPEX) and client-facing delivery services (COGS). Drive value, cost efficiency, and risk management across a global supplier portfolio, aligning with business budgets and commercial models. Expattaions: Own dual‑focused category strategy, deliver measurable value, maintain strong supplier relationships, influence internal and external stakeholders, and act as technology commercial subject‑matter expert. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and own the global technology services category strategy covering OPEX, COGS, and CAPEX. - Manage sourcing, negotiation, and commercial terms for consulting, managed services, cloud platforms, and integration partners. - Align strategies with finance, business leaders, and go‑to‑market priorities. - Balance innovation, cost, and scalability in vendor selection. - Lead supplier performance, risk, and continuity management. - Partner with sales, delivery, and solution teams to embed commercial terms into client contracts. - Drive continuous improvement, service quality, and value realization. Required Skills: - Extensive procurement/category management experience, including OPEX & COGS. - Deep knowledge of global technology services markets and vendor ecosystems. - Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation skills resulting in cost savings and margin improvement. - Strong analytical, communication, and influence capabilities across IT and delivery teams. - Client commercial model experience (e.g., pass‑through costs, rate cards) preferred. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Supply Chain, or related field. - Procurement or category management certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, SCOR) are a plus.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

10-12-2025