Procurement Programme Manager

23 minutes ago
Contract
Lead
Project and Program Management
WPP

WPP

WPP is a world leader in marketing communications services, offering a wide range of solutions in Advertising, Media Investment Management, Data Investment Management, Public Relations & Public Affairs, Branding & Identity, Healthcare Communications, D...

Media
100K+
Founded 1986

Description

  • Lead large-scale productivity, technology, and supply chain transformation programs from ideation through implementation.
  • Establish project scorecards, define metrics, and report savings and efficiency outcomes to senior leadership.
  • Align cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, and regional procurement teams.
  • Identify procurement-related risks, implement contingency plans, and embed ESG criteria into the supply chain.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities, deploy modern procurement platforms, and establish standard operating procedures.
  • Bridge strategic sourcing and project execution across enterprise-wide procurement initiatives.
  • Manage cross-functional teams and track program performance and metrics.
  • Support change management and engage external consulting partners as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience in large-scale corporate WAN rollout and retail store estate LAN rollout.
  • Extensive combined experience in project/program management, supply chain operations, or strategic procurement.
  • High proficiency in data manipulation, spend analytics, and capability reporting using SAP or other modern enterprise platforms.
  • Deep understanding of contract management, supplier negotiation, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
  • Proven ability to drive results in matrixed organizations.
  • Experience managing external consulting partners and driving change management.
  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CIPS are highly valued.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Training and career development opportunities.
  • Competitive pension.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Life assurance.
  • Opportunities to buy and sell holidays.
  • Family-friendly policies.
  • Retail discounts with hundreds of retailers.

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