Sourcing and Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing)

WPP

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: We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Data Analyst to join our Global Centre of Excellence (COE) in Mumbai. This role will play a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making across Global Procurement and Real Estate & Workplace Solutions (REWS). The analyst will act as a data partner for both functions - owning dashboards, analytics, reporting frameworks, and data quality - while supporting global transformation initiatives, cost optimisation, portfolio performance, and digital enablement. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.   What you'll be doing:   DATA STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE (PROCUREMENT & REWS) * Support the execution of the global data and reporting strategy across Procurement and REWS. * Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across multiple data sources (ERP, S2C tools, real estate systems, finance data). * Define and maintain data validation processes for spend, contracts, savings, projects, portfolio, and transformation metrics. * Drive improvements in data quality at source through stakeholder collaboration and process simplification.   ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS - PROCUREMENT * Develop and maintain procurement dashboards covering: * Spend analysis * Category and supplier performance * Savings and pipeline tracking * Contract and sourcing activity * Perform deep-dive analysis to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and cost-reduction opportunities. * Own and support procurement taxonomies, categorisation logic, and reporting standards. * Partner with category teams and procurement leadership to answer strategic and operational business questions through data.   ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS – REWS * Track and report on global REWS transformation initiatives, including: * Cost savings (leases, operational efficiencies, IFM) * Space optimisation and Space reduction * Portfolio size and footprint by agency and region * Project completion rates and transformation benefits * Support portfolio and performance reporting for senior REWS leadership. * Consolidate and analyse global end-user feedback related to workplace transformation. * Respond to ad-hoc REWS reporting requests with speed and accuracy.   DASHBOARDING & REPORTING * Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI (and related tools). * Translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready visualisations and narratives. * Ensure recurring reports and dashboards are reliable, scalable, and aligned to global KPIs. * Continuously improve reporting automation and self-service capabilities.   STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION & COE ENABLEMENT * Work closely with global stakeholders across Procurement, REWS, Finance, IT, Data teams and relevant external suppliers * Act as a trusted data partner for senior leaders, providing insights, context, and recommendations. * Support COE capability building by documenting processes, sharing best practices, and enabling repeatable analytics. * Liaise with internal and external technology partners (e.g., ERP, S2C, BI vendors) where required.   What you'll need: * 3–5+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles. * Prior experience supporting Procurement, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, or Transformation functions is strongly preferred. * Proven experience working with global stakeholders and large, complex datasets. * Exposure to transformation programs, cost optimisation initiatives, or portfolio reporting is a plus.   TECHNICAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS * Strong experience with Power BI (dashboard design, data modelling, storytelling). * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling). * Understanding of: * Procurement data (spend, POs, invoices, contracts, savings) * Financial concepts (GLs, cost centres, budgets) * Real estate or portfolio metrics (SM², occupancy costs, leases – desirable) * Familiarity with ERP systems, S2C / S2P tools, or real estate management systems is an advantage. * Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and data accuracy.   SOFT SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data to non-technical audiences. * Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. * Structured problem-solving mindset with business acumen. * High ownership, curiosity, and continuous-improvement orientation. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, matrix environment.   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 PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Datadog

We’re looking for someone to join the Datadog Procurement team and help expand the Strategic Sourcing group. Make an impact by being a trusted analyst in several buying categories and continue to prove the value that Strategic Sourcing brings to the organization.  At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.   What You’ll Do: * Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to enhance market research, accelerate data analysis, and improve efficiency in sourcing workflows * Identify opportunities to incorporate automation and AI into procurement processes to drive scalability and smarter decision-making * Support and execute sourcing strategies directed by sourcing managers with a specific focus in G&A categories (People Team, Finance, Legal, Real Estate) * Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and assist teams to independently evaluate their best practices and adopt a value-driven mindset when purchasing on behalf of the organization * Lead and execute Sourcing events (RFx) * Negotiate pricing and other business terms with vendors on net-new purchases and renewals * Manage the renewals list for designated categories and ensure accuracy of information and proactive communication * Analyze spend data and identify potential cost savings opportunities * Create pricing models based on vendor proposals to quantify various buying scenarios * Build license forecast models and utilization analyses for enterprise software renewals to help uncover usage and savings opportunities * Collaboratively align with adjacent functions like FP&A on utilization and forecast models * Operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving problem spaces, helping bring structure, clarity, and forward momentum to loosely defined sourcing initiatives * Monitor market trends that impact spend categories and provide recommendations to adapt and mitigate risk Who You Are: * Experienced in 2-3+ years supporting procurement through strategic sourcing with a history of data analysis and negotiated savings in the focus categories * Able to analyze and present complex data and work with internal business units and leadership on business cases for net new contracts and strategic renewals * Experience at a high-growth company and understands the nuances of increasing headcount, working on global initiatives, leveraging buying power and breaking down potential silos * Proven track record of creating partnerships with stakeholders * Proficient at analyzing cost related to future growth and current demand * Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to experiment with AI tools to improve personal productivity and team workflows * Ability to translate emerging technologies (including AI) into practical applications within procurement and sourcing contexts * Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to create structure where processes or data may be undefined * Experience in becoming systems subject matter expert * Willing to engage in innovative stretch projects * Understands optimization levers such as demand management, consolidation, price negotiation, etc. * Someone who holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field * Experience with Zip is a plus Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.   Benefits and Growth:  * Generous and competitive benefits package * New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan * Continuous career development and pathing opportunities * Employee-focused best in class onboarding * Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program * Friendly and inclusive workplace culture Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan. The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is: $89,000—$130,000 USD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Datadog:  Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.  Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. 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Coinbase

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase. As a Senior Sourcing Analyst, you'll join the Source to Pay (S2P) organization within the Finance team and lead strategic sourcing across Coinbase's third-party services portfolio, spanning categories like CX BPO, marketing, professional services, and corporate functions. You'll independently own a broad pipeline of high-impact sourcing engagements, drive complex negotiations, and partner cross-functionally to deliver savings, reduce risk, and improve how Coinbase manages third-party spend. What you'll do: * Own end-to-end sourcing for complex services engagements across categories such as CX BPO, consulting, marketing, people/benefits, and compliance, from intake through RFx, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution. * Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, SLAs, renewals, termination rights, and key business terms, partnering with Legal, Security/TPRM, P2P, and business stakeholders to structure deals that reduce financial, legal, and operational risk. * Drive category-level insights by analyzing spend patterns, supplier concentration, demand signals, and market dynamics to identify consolidation, standardization, and improved commercial outcomes. * Build business cases and decision support materials that articulate trade-offs, risks, and recommended actions for stakeholders and leadership. * Design and adopt AI-enabled and automation-driven workflows to offload administrative work such as intake triage, first-draft artifact creation, and status reporting, freeing capacity for strategy, negotiation, and stakeholder alignment. Required Skills and Experience: * 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related function, with demonstrated success sourcing services categories such as BPO, marketing, professional services, or corporate shared services. * Proven ability to independently manage complex sourcing projects and multi-stakeholder negotiations from intake through contract execution, delivering measurable savings and improved contract terms. * Experience performing quantitative analysis on vendor proposals, pricing models, benchmarks, and spend data to inform sourcing strategy and supplier selection. * Familiarity with S2P systems (e.g., Zip, Ironclad) and comfort working with contracts, redlines, SOWs, and order forms in partnership with Legal. * Track record of operating effectively in an async-first environment, writing clearly structured recommendations, surfacing risks early, and driving timely decisions across cross-functional partners. * Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. P77398 #LI-Remote Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).    Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $130,900—$154,000 USD * Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period. * Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. * US Applicants: View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation. * Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial. * Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes.