NCC – Innovating for Industry
Advanced Procurement Category Lead
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Location: Bristol
Hybrid Working minimum of 2 days on site.
Salary: £45,084 - £55,435 depending on experience + Benefits
Our Sustainable Procurement team provides expert procurement support across NCC, helping teams deliver their objectives through effective category management, supplier engagement, and compliant procurement practices. Working in partnership with colleagues across the business, the team is committed to driving value, managing risk, and embedding procurement excellence throughout the organisation.
What you'll be doing
- Leading complex procurement activities and regulated tenders, ensuring compliance and delivering commercial value across the IT estate.
- Developing category strategies using spend analysis, market insight, and business priorities to drive better procurement outcomes.
- Building strong relationships across NCC, providing expert procurement advice to stakeholders and project teams.
- Managing supplier and contract performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency, value, and continuous improvement.
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues across the procurement function, sharing expertise, and promoting best practice.
- Supporting strategic procurement initiatives and deputising for the Head of Sustainable Procurement when required.
- Line managing and developing an Assistant Procurement Officer.
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What we're looking for
- Significant procurement experience with strong category management and commercial skills.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, including PCR2015 and the Procurement Act.
- CIPS Level 4 qualified (or working towards qualification) with experience delivering complex procurement projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- A collaborative approach with a passion for supporting others and driving procurement best practice.
- Experience across IT category as Procurement Category Lead would be advantageous.
Why this role matters
At NCC, procurement plays a vital role in enabling world-leading research and innovation. As our Advanced Procurement Category Lead, you'll help ensure we make informed, compliant, and commercially sound procurement decisions that deliver value across the organisation. Your expertise will influence strategic investment decisions, shape procurement best practice, and support colleagues in delivering successful outcomes for our customers, partners, and stakeholders.
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Please see the attached job description for more details.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 Thursday 30th July 2026. Please don't wait for the closing deadline if you are interested in this role as we retain the right to close the applications process early depending on the volume of candidates applying.
What we offer in return
- 12.5% employer pension contribution
- Private medical cover
- Hybrid and flexible working as standard
- Support to keep learning and progressing
- University of Bristol honorary staff status
Applications are only considered directly through the nccuk.com careers website.
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