Sourcing and Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing)

WPP; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inspiring work culture

Industry scale projects

Challenging work with creative problem solvers

Job summary

WPP is looking for a Sourcing and Procurement Analyst based in Mumbai, India. You will be responsible for analyzing spend data, executing agreements with suppliers, and managing procurement activities. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies and experience with Source-to-Contract platforms, specifically GEP S2C.

The role requires strong procurement skills, along with the ability to deliver insights on spend categories and supply markets. Join WPP to work in a culture focused on creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies and processes.
• Experience with Source-to-Contract platforms, particularly GEP S2C.
• Ability to analyze spend categories and supply markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data and create category profiles.
• Execute agreements with suppliers in coordination with legal teams.
• Perform procurement risk governance and compliance activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement methodology

Market intelligence

Strong operational skills

Tools

GEP Source to Contract platform

Job description

Sourcing and Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing)

Responsibilities

• Proficient in strategic sourcing: analyzing spend data, creating internal and external category profiles, market intelligence reports, opportunity assessments, devising category strategies, identifying sourcing levers for respective market categories, analyzing costing, and conducting structured supplier negotiations.
• Understand contracting nuances and execute agreements with suppliers in coordination with legal teams, managing statutory compliances and sustainability requirements.
• Execute projects through the GEP Source to Contract platform, performing procurement risk, governance, and compliance activities, and supporting procurement operational activities.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day procurement activities, manage workloads, prioritize tasks, and report progress to the sourcing and procurement manager.
• Ensure high‑quality stakeholder engagement both internally (procurement) and externally (suppliers, agencies, business contacts).
• Support the team lead in managing agreed objectives and deliverables, providing timely updates until project closure.
• Collect, communicate, and document stakeholder requirements.
• Execute strategic sourcing projects in coordination with category teams and the sourcing & procurement manager.
• Analyze buying patterns and volumes to determine appropriate buying channels (catalogue, P‑card, PO purchase, etc.).
• Provide specialist administrative support throughout tendering projects/RFPs, ensuring process integrity.
• Maintain an audit trail for each project and ensure required documentation is in place.
• Respond professionally and efficiently to stakeholder clarification questions and other inquiries.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in strategic sourcing and procurement methodology and processes.
• Experience working on Source-to-Contract platforms, specifically GEP S2C.
• Demonstrated ability to devise and provide insight on spend categories and supply markets based on internal and external category profiles.
• Strong procurement operational skills, legal understanding, and RFI/RFP experience.

Who you are

• You are open-minded, welcoming new ideas, partnerships, and ways of working.
• You are optimistic, believing in the power of creativity, technology, and talent to create brighter futures for people, clients, and communities.
• You are extraordinary, thriving in collaboration to achieve amazing results.

Benefits

• Passionate, inspired people creating a culture where extraordinary work is possible.
• Scale and opportunity: influence and complete projects at an unparalleled industry scale.
• Challenging and stimulating work with creative problem solvers.

Equal Opportunity

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.