Procurement Category Manager - Corporate Services

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Why we're hiring:

WPP is on a mission to be the creative transformation company, and our Procurement team is at the heart of it. We're looking for a driven Procurement Category Manager to lead the charge in our global Corporate Services category. This isn't just about buying things – it's about strategically shaping how we operate, driving innovation, and maximising value across our global network. If you're a procurement pro with a passion for making a real impact, this is your chance to shine.

 

What you'll be doing:

• Strategic Orchestrator Take the reins for subcategories within Corporate Services, creating and executing strategies that improve spend, minimise risk, and ensure we're getting the best possible services. Think everything from consultancy spend to research & insights to corporate cards.
• Master Negotiator: Lead high stakes sourcing initiatives, wielding your negotiation skills to secure winning contracts with top suppliers. You'll be the architect of deals that deliver maximum value for WPP.
• Influencer & Connector: Build powerful relationships with partners across the business, becoming their trusted advisor on all thing’s procurement. You'll understand their needs and promote solutions that align with our global vision.
• Contract expert: Draft, develop and execute high-performing output focussed contracts which ensure WPP gets the very best results from their third-party spend.
• Market Visionary: Stay ahead of the curve, immersing yourself in market trends and emerging technologies within Corporate Services. Your insights will inspire creativity and unlock new possibilities.
• Process Innovator: Test the status quo and contribute to  Improving our procurement processes, making us leaner, faster, and more effective.
• Data-Driven Strategist: Leverage data to track goals, providing insightful analysis and recommendations that shape our procurement strategy.

 

What you'll need:

• Proven Success in Procurement: A track record of delivering impactful procurement solutions within Corporate Services categories. 
• Effective Communication and Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

 

Who you are:

You're open: 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.

You're optimistic: 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.

You're 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 we'll 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?

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