Procurement Transformation Program Lead

WPP Enterprise Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Enterprise Solutions in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead enterprise-wide sourcing transformations, cost-reduction initiatives, and supplier capability programs from ideation through implementation.

You will bridge strategic sourcing with project execution, manage cross-functional teams, track program metrics, and embed ESG criteria into the supply chain, delivering measurable savings and governance to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale corporate WAN rollout and retail store estate LAN rollout.
• Extensive experience in project/program management, supply chain operations, or strategic procurement.
• High proficiency in data manipulation, spend analytics, and capability reporting using 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

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

Skills

Program Execution

Performance & Governance

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Sustainability Management

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / related field

CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

WPP Enterprise Solutions in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead enterprise-wide sourcing transformations, cost-reduction initiatives, and supplier capability programs from ideation through implementation.

You will bridge strategic sourcing with project execution, manage cross-functional teams, track program metrics, and embed ESG criteria into the supply chain, delivering measurable savings and governance to senior leadership.