Full-Time

Head of Procurement

Corporate Services

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WPP

WPP

10,001+ employees

Global leader in marketing and communications

Consulting
Social Impact

Senior

London, UK

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Requirements
  • Significant and demonstrated experience leading and managing a procurement team in a global structure matrix organisation
  • Procurement category expertise in travel, global benefits (with experience in US Healthcare) and professional services preferable
  • Demonstrate that you have driven change within a hugely complex federated business
  • Track record of implementing multi-year global category plans and executing complex strategic sourcing projects
  • Ability to lead complex projects globally
  • Strong capability to mentor, motivate and develop senior procurement teams and leaders
  • A master at building great stakeholder relationships
Responsibilities
  • Create the next 3–5-year Corporate Services procurement strategy
  • Develop and execute a pipeline of projects to drive continuous improvement, value, innovation and cost benefits, including personal leadership of projects
  • Maintain a deep understanding of key supply markets and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders
  • Build sustainable competitive advantage for WPP through suppliers and supply chains
  • Lead and motivate a multi-location-based team, coach, mentor and develop the team and virtual team members
  • Drive the Travel strategy and manage key operational requirements
  • Provide appropriate and credible senior level commercial, manage up to and including ExCOM to ensure that procurement approach is robust and that commercial 3rd party relationships are structured to meet WPP’s needs
  • Partner with business stakeholders to drive cost-consciousness and create a work environment that engages employees at all levels in the business to reduce the total cost of ownership
  • Leadership and accountability for operating within the Procurement operating model
  • Support the Global CPO in developing team strategy and vision

WPP operates in the marketing and communications industry, providing a variety of services such as branding, digital marketing, media planning, market research, public relations, and business transformation. Their approach integrates creativity with data and technology, allowing clients to build strong brands and effectively engage with their audiences. WPP stands out from competitors by focusing on innovation and sustainability, participating in global initiatives like the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and producing thought leadership content like the Atticus Journal. The company's goal is to be a strategic partner for businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of modern marketing and achieve their objectives.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • WPP's partnership with Haleon expands its reach in digital healthcare marketing.
  • GroupM's omnichannel excellence award highlights WPP's strength in integrated marketing strategies.
  • WPP's leadership in Adobe Experience Cloud services enhances its digital transformation capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Ajaz Ahmed's departure may destabilize AKQA's strategic direction within WPP.
  • Integration of T&Pm into WPP may face operational and cultural alignment challenges.
  • Lack of a robust tech platform for Choreograph could hinder WPP's data-driven strategies.

What makes WPP unique

  • WPP excels in creative transformation, combining creativity, technology, and data.
  • WPP's commitment to sustainability aligns with global initiatives like the UN Climate Change Conference.
  • WPP's integrated solutions offer a unique blend of branding, digital marketing, and media planning.

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