At WPP we are undergoing a global company wide transformation programme that will enable us to work together in a more coordinated, connected and efficient way across the group. We are three years into building the global procurement function to support and assist WPP in meeting those goals. Over the past three years we have made positive progress but there is still a significant amount to achieve. We have spent considerable amount of time focused on our next 3 year strategy and are taking the opportunity to build a dedicated supplier relationship management capability within the Procurement area, to drive SRM best practice into both the wider procurement team and the WPP business. The purpose of the role is to execute effective supplier relationship management to maximize value and results for WPP, balancing commercial risk and opportunities across in-scope supplier relationships.
What youll be doing:
Leading the collection and subsequent analysis of SRM-focused data and information, in order to derive insights in line with functional requirements and strategic SRM outcomes.
Running the SRM data ecosystem on a day-to-day basis, ensuring quality standards are consistently met both in terms of input and output.
Continually assuring the SRM database and information repository for historical accuracy and clarity of information.
Developing the SRM data and reporting capability in order to drive incremental insight and value in the longer term.
Act as the GEP system owner on behalf of the SRM team, inputting requirements within the wider working group as and when required.
Ensure adoption of best practices and correct processes for all stakeholders interacting with the SRM data and reporting ecosystem.
In addition to above the analyst should be able to support on:
Procurement Technology Compliance : Execute projects via GEP Source-to-Contract (S2C) , manage procurement risks, governance, and operations. Experience with S2C platforms is a plus.
Procurement Operations : Oversee daily procurement tasks, manage priorities, coordinate with the team, and report to leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement : Ensure seamless collaboration with internal teams (procurement, legal) and external partners (suppliers, agencies).
Project Execution Reporting : Support the Team Lead , track deliverables, and ensure project completion with proper documentation.
Sourcing Procurement Execution : Work with category teams to execute sourcing initiatives and optimize buying channels (catalogue, P-card, PO).
Tendering RFP Management : Provide end-to-end administrative support, maintain process integrity, and ensure audit readiness.
Stakeholder Support : Handle inquiries professionally and efficiently.
What youll need:
Experience managing data and reporting ecosystems in a multi-faceted digital operating model.
The ability to turn concepts into reality utilizing a mixture of systems and data made available, initially focusing on the MVP and building from there.
Experience working as part of a procurement, commercial or SRM function.
Spend Market Analysis : Ability to analyze spend categories and supply markets using internal external category insights.
Procurement Operations Compliance : Strong operational skills, legal understanding, and leadership in RFI/P processes .
Negotiation Influence : Strong ability to negotiate and drive impactful supplier engagements.
Who you are:
Youre open
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We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
Youre optimistic
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We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
Youre extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What well give you:
Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge