Procurement Manager

WPP Enterprise Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Competitive pension

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

WPP Enterprise Solutions is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead enterprise-wide sourcing transformations and cost-reduction initiatives. You will bridge strategic sourcing and project execution, manage cross-functional teams, and drive ESG-compliant procurement practices.

We value experience in large-scale programs, strong data analytics, and supplier negotiation skills. A Bachelor’s in Business or similar field plus CIPS is preferred; permanent, full-time role in Manchester with a competitive

Qualifications

• Experience in large scale, corporate WAN rollout and retail store estate LAN rollout.
• Extensive combined experience in project/program management, supply chain operations, or strategic procurement.
• High proficiency in data manipulation, spend analytics, and capability reporting using software like SAP or other modern enterprise platforms.
• Deep understanding of contract management, supplier negotiation, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
• Proven ability to drive results in matrixed organizations, manage external consulting partners, and drive change management.

Responsibilities

• Program Execution: Lead large-scale productivity, technology, and supply chain transformation programs from ideation through implementation.
• Performance & Governance: Establish project scorecards, define metrics, and report tangible savings and efficiency outcomes to senior leadership.
• Stakeholder Management: Align cross-functional groups including Finance, Operations, Legal, and regional procurement teams with overarching strategic goals.
• Risk & Sustainability Management: Identify procurement-related risks, implement contingency plans, and embed ESG criteria into the supply chain
• Process Optimization: Identify continuous improvement opportunities, deploy modern procurement platforms, and establish standard operating procedures.

Skills

Project management

Procurement analytics

Supplier relationship management

Data manipulation

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

CIPS certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.

Procurement Manager needed to join our team on a contract basis.

The opportunity

As Procurement Manager you will direct enterprise-wide sourcing transformations, cost-reduction initiatives, and supplier capabilities. You will bridge strategic sourcing and project execution, manage cross-functional teams, track program metrics, and mitigate supply chain risks.

What you’ll be doing

• Program Execution: Lead large-scale productivity, technology, and supply chain transformation programs from ideation through implementation.
• Performance & Governance: Establish project scorecards, define metrics, and report tangible savings and efficiency outcomes to senior leadership.
• Stakeholder Management: Align cross-functional groups including Finance, Operations, Legal, and regional procurement teams with overarching strategic goals.
• Risk & Sustainability Management: Identify procurement-related risks, implement contingency plans, and embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into the supply chain
• Process Optimization: Identify continuous improvement opportunities, deploy modern procurement platforms, and establish standard operating procedures.

What we want from you

• Experience in large scale, corporate WAN rollout and retail store estate LAN rollout.
• Extensive combined experience in project/program management, supply chain operations, or strategic procurement.
• High proficiency in data manipulation, spend analytics, and capability reporting using software like SAP or other modern enterprise platforms.
• Deep understanding of contract management, supplier negotiation, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
• Proven ability to drive results in matrixed organizations, manage external consulting partners, and drive change management.

If you know some of this, even better

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; professional certifications such as CIPS are highly valued.

What we can offer you

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Permanent Only

We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.

Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.

Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.

Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.

Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

How We Use AI In The Recruitment Process

To ensure more focused and engaging conversations, we leverage AI in our recruitment processexclusively for secure, objective note-taking, never for evaluative judgments. This allows our team to be fully present with you. You are always welcome torequest a transcript of these notes or opt outof this feature at any time. Opting out will not impact the outcome of the interview process

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships – all united by our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

WPP (VML/WPP Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.