WPP
Sourcing&ProcurementAnalyst(SoftwareHelpdesk)
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“Sourcing & Procurement Analyst (Software Helpdesk) at WPP. Skills: Procurement, Contract management, Renewals management. Support execution of category activities. Manage renewals”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Critical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience working collaboratively, Experience communicating with stakeholders, Experience managing end-to-end software deal, Experience with data analysis
Nice to Have
Knowledge of sustainability, Demonstrated knowledge of technology procurement, Appetite to learn and develop
What You'll Do.
Support execution of category activities
Develop stakeholder relationships
Support category plan delivery
Support sourcing events
Support commercial contract management
Request category insights
Analyse category insights
Request supplier insights
Analyse supplier insights
Request WPP spend data
Analyse WPP spend data
Manage signature process
Upload contractual documents
Manage renewals tracker
Manage renewals process
Engage stakeholders for renewal information
Highlight category risks
Manage category risks
Highlight supplier risks
Manage supplier risks
Liaise with Responsible Procurement
Manage Responsible Procurement initiatives
Manage contracts commercially
Identify cost saving opportunities
Manage renewals inline with obligations
Engage team for renewals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Functional stakeholders; Enterprise Technology; Technology Leadership; Agency IT stakeholders; Finance; Legal; Wider Procurement Team; Buying Desk Manager; Service owners; ITAM; Partner Management
Full Job Description
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 have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years 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: Deliver and support the execution of the end-to-end category activities for Procurement, including renewals management. What you'll be doing: Develop effective relationships with key functional stakeholders such as Enterprise Technology, Technology Leadership, Agency IT stakeholders, Finance, Legal etc. Support the delivery of category plans, category sourcing events and commercial contract management for specific spend categories based on strategic plans from Category Directors. Work with the wider Procurement Team to request and analyse category and supplier market insights and WPP spend. Manage signature process for contractual documentation as needed, ensuring all documents are uploaded into a central contracts repository. Managing renewals and spot buys as requested by Category Director or Buying Desk Manager. Develop and manage renewals tracker and process with Buying Desk Manager, including data analysis and stakeholder engagement to locate renewal information. Ensure any identified category/supplier risks are highlighted and managed as advised. Manage handover of deals to service owners/ITAM/Partner
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