Procurement Manager

Role purpose:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead and manage all non-technology procurement categories across our global operations. This role is critical to optimising supplier performance, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting scalable growth in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement & Estates, the successful candidate will oversee procurement activities across categories such as Marketing, HR, Travel, Professional Services and

Corporate Services. The role requires strong commercial acumen, global sourcing experience, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and mature procurement practices in a cybersecurity company where resilience, agility, and compliance are key. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, experience managing complex supplier relationships, and a track record of delivering value beyond cost savings.

Key accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across non- technology categories (Marketing, HR, Travel, Professional & Corporate Services), ensuring alignment with business priorities and growth plans.

Partner with senior stakeholders across functions and regions to understand evolving business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support revenue-generating initiatives and organisational agility.

Drive supplier innovation and market insight to introduce new capabilities, enhance service delivery, and support global expansion or transformation initiatives.

Support ESG and sustainability goals by embedding responsible sourcing principles and collaborating with suppliers to drive social and environmental impact.

Manage end-to-end procurement processes for all non-tech categories, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and value creation across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.

Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to secure optimal commercial terms, deliver savings, and maintain business and service continuity.

Implement and maintain supplier governance frameworks, including performance tracking, service level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement programmes.

Maintain accurate procurement data, contracts, and spend analytics to enable proactive decision-making, budget forecasting, and reporting to Finance and Senior Leadership.

Collaborate with Finance to manage procurement pipelines, support budgeting cycles, and monitor savings targets and benefits realisation.

Ensure full compliance with internal procurement policies, legal requirements, and regional/international regulations governing third-party spend.

Conduct risk assessments and due diligence on suppliers, especially in sensitive areas like HR services, legal counsel, and physical security, to align with cybersecurity and regulatory standards.

Work closely with Legal, Data Protection, Compliance, and Internal Security to review contracts, assess supplier risk, and ensure data privacy, confidentiality, and business continuity requirements are embedded.

Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and providing evidence of compliance and procurement controls.

Functional and technical skills:

Progressive procurement experience, with a strong track record of managing global or regional spend across diverse non-technology categories including HR, Marketing, Professional Services, Travel, Professional and Corporate Services.

Proven experience in a strategic procurement leadership role, ideally within a high-growth, regulated, or security-conscious industry such as cybersecurity, technology or financial services.

Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive total value, not just cost savings including innovation, service delivery, risk mitigation, and sustainability.

Effective stakeholder engagement with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across legal, finance, HR, compliance and other teams.

Hands-on experience implementing and optimising global procurement processes, policies, and governance frameworks, including vendor performance management, spend controls, and strategic sourcing methodologies.

Understanding of third-party risk, ESG, and compliance requirements, with the ability to integrate these into sourcing strategies and supplier engagements.

Proficiency in procurement systems and data analytics tools, as well as strong Excel and financial modelling skills.

Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent.

Experience in global matrix organisations, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional procurement operations, cross-border contracting, and localisation of sourcing strategies.

Familiarity with cybersecurity, information security in supplier onboarding and contract negotiations.

Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor junior procurement professionals and contribute to procurement capability-building across the function.

Behaviours: Ways of Working:

Focusing on Clients and Customers.

Working as One NCC.

Always Learning.

Being Inclusive and Respectful.

Delivering Brilliantly.

Why NCC Group

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. If you don't hear back from us within 10 days, please don't be too disappointed we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [Confidential Information]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.