Procurement Programme Manager

VML; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

VML, part of WPP, is seeking a Procurement Program Manager to direct enterprise-wide sourcing transformations and cost-reduction initiatives. You will bridge strategic sourcing and project execution, manage cross-functional teams, and mitigate supply chain risks in a hybrid London-based role.

You will lead governance, scorecards, and KPI reporting to senior leadership while embedding ESG criteria into the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale procurement or supply-chain transformations.
• Strong contract negotiation and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or an equivalent field; professional certifications such as CIPS are valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct enterprise-wide sourcing transformations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and track program metrics to deliver tangible savings.
• Define governance, scorecards, and reporting for senior leadership.
• Identify procurement-related risks and embed ESG criteria into the supply chain.
• Deploy modern procurement platforms and establish standard operating procedures.

Skills

Program management

Supply chain operations

Data analytics

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy’s. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin 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. For more information, visit WPP.com.

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

The opportunity

As Procurement Program 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.

We lead with Heart , fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we champion Courage , inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

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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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) 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.

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