Procurement Category Manager - Corporate Services

Gh Gruppe; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Category Manager to drive impactful procurement solutions within Corporate Services. This role involves strategic orchestration of subcategories, master negotiation with top suppliers, and building influential relationships across the business. You'll leverage market insights and data to innovate processes and enhance procurement strategies. Join a passionate team dedicated to creativity and collaboration, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of the organization. If you're ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Challenging and stimulating work

Scale and opportunity

Passionate, inspired people

Qualifications

• Proven success in delivering impactful procurement solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Build relationships and act as a trusted advisor on procurement.

Skills

Procurement Solutions

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Procurement Category Manager - 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.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London, and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

Why we're hiring:

WPP is on a mission to be the creative transformation company, and our Procurement team is at the heart of it. We're looking for a driven Procurement Category Manager to lead the charge in our global Corporate Services category. If you're a procurement pro with a passion for making a real impact, this is your chance to shine.

What you'll be doing:

• Strategic Orchestrator: Take the reins for subcategories within Corporate Services, creating and executing strategies that improve spend, minimise risk, and ensure we're getting the best possible services.
• Master Negotiator: Lead high stakes sourcing initiatives, wielding your negotiation skills to secure winning contracts with top suppliers.
• Influencer & Connector: Build powerful relationships with partners across the business, becoming their trusted advisor on all things procurement.
• Contract expert: Draft, develop and execute high-performing output-focused contracts.
• Market Visionary: Stay ahead of the curve, immersing yourself in market trends and emerging technologies within Corporate Services.
• Process Innovator: Test the status quo and contribute to improving our procurement processes.
• Data-Driven Strategist: Leverage data to track goals, providing insightful analysis and recommendations.

What you'll need:

• Proven Success in Procurement: A track record of delivering impactful procurement solutions within Corporate Services categories.
• Effective Communication and Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Who you are:

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

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 a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

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.