Sourcing and Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>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.&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>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.&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-section-id="1lp65bg" data-start="797" data-end="1321">Should be proficient in Strategic Sourcing: Analyzing spend data, creating internal &amp; external category profiles, Market intelligence reports, Opportunity assessments, devising category strategies, identifying sourcing levers for respective market categories, analyzing costing for a product or service, conduct structured supplier negotiations, understand the nuances of contracting and execute the same with suppliers in co-ordination with legal teams, managing statutory compliances and sustainability requirements etc.</li> <li data-section-id="y2cic6" data-start="1322" data-end="1499">Executing projects through GEP Source to Contract platform, performing procurement risk, governance &amp; compliance activities, supporting procurement operational activities etc.</li> <li data-section-id="o18j3e" data-start="1500" data-end="1588">Experience working in reputed S2C platforms shall be appreciated specifically GEP S2C.</li> <li data-section-id="puwzr4" data-start="1589" data-end="1780">Day to day performance of procurement activities, managing workloads and priorities, co-ordinate with the team and escalating/reporting to sourcing &amp; procurement manager on a regular basis.</li> <li data-section-id="17z5r4f" data-start="1781" data-end="1906">Ensure high-quality stakeholder engagement both internal (procurement) &amp; external (suppliers, agencies, business contacts).</li> <li data-section-id="fxaxd" data-start="1907" data-end="2033">Support Team Lead in managing agreed objectives/deliverables and provide timely &amp; appropriate updates until project closure.</li> <li data-section-id="12b5lt" data-start="2034" data-end="2109">Collecting, communicating and documenting requirements from stakeholders.</li> <li data-section-id="eovmry" data-start="2110" data-end="2220">Execute strategic sourcing projects in co-ordination with category teams and sourcing &amp; procurement manager.</li> <li data-section-id="yjk3gy" data-start="2221" data-end="2336">Analyze buying patterns, volumes to determine appropriate buying channel e.g. catalogue, P-card, PO purchase etc.</li> <li data-section-id="1uay91j" data-start="2337" data-end="2470">Providing specialist administrative support from beginning to end of a tendering project/RFP ensuring the integrity of the process.</li> <li data-section-id="1l8k5xx" data-start="2471" data-end="2561">Keeping an audit trail for each project and ensuring required documentation is in place.</li> <li data-section-id="17r3xa" data-start="2562" data-end="2711">Providing a professional, efficient and effective response to stakeholders when handling clarification questions and responding to other enquiries.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll need:</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-section-id="1y2zkbi" data-start="3900" data-end="3975">Proficient in strategic sourcing and procurement methodology and process.</li> <li data-section-id="qnnrke" data-start="3976" data-end="4029">Experience in working on Source2Contract platforms.</li> <li data-section-id="8nmfzo" data-start="4030" data-end="4166">Demonstrated ability to devise and provide insight on spend categories and supply markets based internal &amp; external category profiles.</li> <li data-section-id="1xo97bq" data-start="4167" data-end="4280">Strong procurement operational skills, legal understanding and RFI/RFP activities.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>You're open<em>:</em> </strong>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.</p> <p><strong>You're optimistic<em>:</em></strong> <span id="628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c" class="editor-module-hl-green-solid">We believe</span> 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.</p> <p><strong>You're extraordinary:</strong> we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we'll give you:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Passionate, inspired people</strong> – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.</p> <p><strong>Scale and opportunity</strong> – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.</p> <p><strong>Challenging and stimulating work</strong> – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(236, 240, 241);">#LI-Hybrid&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>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. 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