Head of Procurement - Corporate Services

Head of Procurement - Corporate Services

London

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Why we're hiring:

At WPP we are undergoing a global company-wide transformation programme that will enable us to work together in a more coordinated, connected, and efficient way across the group. We are three years into building the global procurement function to support and assist WPP in meeting those goals. This role is bringing together a number of categories under one leader to create a new Head of Procurement - Corporate Services. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who can operate within a complex organisation and develop great stakeholder relationships at all levels of the organisation.

What you'll be doing:

The Head of Procurement – Corporate Services role is accountable globally for four key areas of spend: Professional and Financial services, Insight, Employee benefits and rewards, and Travel. Key elements of the role include:

• 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
• 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
• Drive the Travel strategy and manage key operational requirements
• Provide appropriate and credible senior level commercial management
• Partner with business stakeholders to drive cost-consciousness
• Leadership and accountability for operating within the Procurement operating model

What you'll need:

• Significant and demonstrated experience leading and managing a procurement team in a global structure matrix organisation
• Procurement category expertise in travel, global benefits, and professional services preferable
• Track record of implementing multi-year global category plans
• Ability to lead complex projects globally
• Strong capability to mentor, motivate and develop senior procurement teams

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology, and talent to create brighter futures.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together; through collaboration we achieve the amazing.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at an unparalleled scale.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.