Sourcing & Procurement Analyst (Software Buying Desk)

WPP Media; Mumbai City; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media in Mumbai is seeking a seasoned Sourcing & Procurement professional to own end-to-end software deals and manage supplier relationships. The role focuses on delivering category plans, contract management, and cost-efficiency across technology spend.

You will collaborate with Enterprise Technology, Finance, Legal and other stakeholders, driving renewals, risk management, and data-driven insights to optimize value for the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement in Technology/Software.
• Experience of working collaboratively.
• Experience of communicating and working with stakeholders.
• Experience of managing an end-to-end software deal.
• Experience of data analysis.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Appetite to learn and develop.
• Knowledge of sustainability.
• Knowledge of technology procurement (hardware, IT services, infrastructure and cloud, and AI applications) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective relationships with key functional stakeholders such as Enterprise Technology, Technology Leadership, Agency IT stakeholders, Finance, Legal, etc.
• Support the delivery of category plans, category sourcing events and commercial contract management for specific spend categories based on strategic plans from Category Directors.
• Work with the wider Procurement Operations Team to request and analyse category and supplier market insights and WPP spend.
• Manage signature process for contractual documentation as needed, ensuring all documents are uploaded into a central contracts repository.
• Managing renewals and spot buys as requested by Category Director or Buying Desk Manager.
• Develop and manage renewals tracker and process with Buying Desk Manager, including data analysis and stakeholder engagement to locate renewal information.
• Ensure any identified category/supplier risks are highlighted and managed as advised.
• Manage handover of deals to service owners/ITAM/Partner Management once completed.
• Liaise with Responsible Procurement and ensure initiatives are appropriately managed.
• Ensure contracts are commercially managed for performance, value and risk where required.
• Undertake data analysis to identify cost saving opportunities on an ongoing basis.
• Manage renewals inline with contractual obligations, ensuring appropriate team engagement.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Stakeholder communication

End-to-end software deals

Data analysis

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Sustainability knowledge

Tech procurement knowledge

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in 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.

We work with the world’s most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We’re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Why we’re hiring:

Deliver and support the execution of the end-to-end category activities for Procurement, including renewals management

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop effective relationships with key functional stakeholders such as Enterprise Technology, Technology Leadership, Agency IT stakeholders, Finance, Legal, etc.
• Support the delivery of category plans, category sourcing events and commercial contract management for specific spend categories based on strategic plans from Category Directors
• Work with the wider Procurement Operations Team to request and analyse category and supplier market insights and WPP spend
• Manage signature process for contractual documentation as needed, ensuring all documents are uploaded into a central contracts repository
• Managing renewals and spot buys as requested by Category Director or Buying Desk Manager
• Develop and manage renewals tracker and process with Buying Desk Manager, including data analysis and stakeholder engagement to locate renewal information
• Ensure any identified category/supplier risks are highlighted and managed as advised
• Manage handover of deals to service owners/ITAM/Partner Management once completed
• Liaise with Responsible Procurement and ensure initiatives are appropriately managed
• Ensure contracts are commercially managed for performance, value and risk where required
• Undertake data analysis to identify cost saving opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Manage renewals inline with contractual obligations, ensuring appropriate team engagement

Who you’ll be working with:

Key Internal Relationships:

• Suppliers
• Professional and industry groups

Key Internal Relationships:

• Procurement Category Teams
• Procurement Operations
• Business stakeholders

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience into Sourcing & Procument into Technology / Software space
• Experience of working collaboratively
• Experience of communicating and working with stakeholders
• Experience of managing an end-to-end software deal
• Experience of data analysis
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking
• Appetite to learn and develop
• Knowledge of sustainability
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology procurement, in addition to software, including hardware, IT services, infrastructure and cloud, and AI applications, is preferred.

Who you are:

You’re open_:_ we are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You’re optimistic_:_ we approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You’re extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we’ll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work

Scale and opportunity – we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver 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.

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

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