Global Head of Procurement – Technology

Wpp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking a Global Head of Technology to shape our procurement strategy and work with senior leaders to deliver lasting value across the business.

You will lead a global procurement function spanning Software & AI, IT Services, Cloud, and Infrastructure, coordinating with the Global CIO/CTO and agency IT teams to maximize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop procurement teams in global or complex organizations.
• Deep experience managing technology categories (software, cloud, AI).
• Ability to build trust and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience guiding teams through change in fast-paced environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and partnerships with major global suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee WPP's annual technology spend of ~ $800 million and maximize value from investments.
• Lead a global team of procurement professionals across Software & AI, IT Services, Cloud and Infrastructure.
• Guide a supporting Mumbai hub team.
• Create and lead a 3-to-5-year technology procurement plan aligned with business goals.
• Mentor a diverse, multi-location team to grow and succeed.
• Partner with senior leaders and key technology partners to build strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage risks, and deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Align the supply chain with the technology roadmap with the Global CPO and Global CIO.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Technology Procurement Expertise

Strong Relationship Skills

Change Management

Commercial Mindset

Job description

Overview

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds 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 the WPP Open platform to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the worlds most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We are 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.

Role overview

We are hiring a collaborative Global Head of Technology to join the procurement leadership team. In this role, you will help shape our procurement strategy and work with leaders across the business to deliver real, lasting value.

What youll be doing

• Oversee WPP's annual technology spend of approximately $800 million and work closely with the Global CIO, Global CTO, and agency IT teams to maximize value from technology investments, software assets, and supplier relationships.
• Lead a global team of 9 procurement professionals organized into two main areas: Software & AI (including software asset management), IT Services, Telecom, Infrastructure & Cloud (including supplier relationship management).
• Guide a supporting team of 4 colleagues based in the Mumbai operations hub.
• Strategic Planning: Create and lead a 3-to-5-year technology procurement plan aligned with WPP's business goals.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support a diverse, multi-location team to help them grow and succeed.
• Relationship Building: Partner with senior leaders (including the Executive Committee) and key technology partners to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Value & Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage risks, and deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Collaboration: Align the supply chain with WPP's technology roadmap in coordination with the Global Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and Global CIO.

What youll be working with

• Reporting to the Global Chief Procurement Officer; collaborate with the Global CIO, Global CTO, Agency Network CIOs and senior technology leaders across WPP.
• Lead a global procurement team across Software & AI, IT Services, Cloud and Infrastructure; partner with key technology suppliers to achieve strategic business outcomes.

What youll need

• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop procurement teams in global or complex organizations.
• Technology Procurement Expertise: Deep experience managing technology categories (including software, cloud, and emerging tech like AI).
• Strong Relationship Skills: Ability to build trust, influence decisions, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Change Management: Experience guiding teams through change in fast-paced environments.
• Commercial Mindset: Strong negotiation skills and experience building mutually beneficial partnerships with major global technology suppliers.

Who you are

• Open: Inclusive and collaborative; respects diverse views and promotes free exchange of ideas.
• Optimistic: Believes in creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for people, clients and communities.
• Extraordinary: Collaborative, creative leaders who strive for excellence and continuous impact.

What well give you

• Passionate, inspired people: A culture that enables extraordinary work.
• Scale and opportunity: Chance to influence and deliver projects at an industry-leading scale.
• Challenging and stimulating work: Unique opportunities to solve problems with creative teams.

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