WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative

enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing

platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning,

attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Why we're hiring:

This is an exciting opportunity to join WPP during a period of global transformation. As part of our Technology &

Telecommunications Procurement team, this role plays a key part in supporting strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of

our business. This is a replacement role within a collaborative, forward-thinking team. This role is based on a hybrid working

model, with three days a week spent collaborating in person with our team and stakeholders at our office.

What you'll be doing:

This role focuses on delivering business and commercial value within the Technology and Telco spend category (with a particular

focus on IT). You will engage with stakeholders across the business, run RFPs for complex goods and services, and negotiate

statements of work and master agreements.

This position offers excellent exposure to working with some of the world’s largest IT vendors, service integrators, and

telecommunications companies, alongside global projects with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy: Develop and execute global plans for sub-categories within the IT and Telco space, driving cost savings,

continuous improvement, and innovation.

Market Insight: Maintain a deep understanding of IT supply markets to provide insights on best practices, market challenges,

and the best-fit vendors for WPP’s needs.

Sourcing Leadership: Lead sourcing initiatives (e.g. RFPs), shape demand management, and deliver robust commercial guidance to

influence senior decision-making.

Relationship Management: Develop and deliver successful supplier relationship management plans and preferred supplier policies.
Collaboration: Work as a cohesive part of the wider WPP Procurement team and lead/participate in matrixed project environments.

Who you'll be working with:

You will report to the Category Director of IT Services, Infrastructure and Telco. Working with the Enterprise Technology (ET)

Leadership team, ET CFO and Finance Business Partners and some the largest suppliers in the Technology and Telco sector.

What you'll need:

IT Procurement Expertise: Proven experience in technology procurement, with strong technical skills and a track record of

leading complex, high-value RFPs and category plans in a global environment.

Negotiation & Contract Skills: Strong hands-on experience in contract and Statement of Work (SOW) drafting, with the ability to

lead pragmatic, commercial negotiations.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Experience managing complex IT supplier relationships (including large technology

organisations) and the ability to influence and advise senior business leaders.

Project & Team Leadership: Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task, work within matrixed teams, and

collaborate effectively with offshore teams.

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 open-minded: to 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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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?

#LI-Hybrid

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve

adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please

discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular

characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same

opportunities to progress in their careers.

PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE

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Procurement Category Manager - Technology

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