Procurement Manager

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 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. For more information, visit WPP.com . 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, desi…