{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8578230002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":true}],"internal_job_id":6426332002,"location":{"name":"Mumbai, India"},"metadata":null,"id":8578230002,"updated_at":"2026-06-11T03:58:21-04:00","requisition_id":"10519","title":"Sourcing and Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing)","company_name":"WPP","first_published":"2026-06-10T02:40:03-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We work with the world\u0026#39;s most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our people are the key to our success. We\u0026#39;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;For more information, visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F\u0026amp;amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\u0026amp;amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D\u0026amp;amp;reserved=0\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;WPP.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll be doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;1lp65bg\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;797\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;1321\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Should be proficient in Strategic Sourcing: Analyzing spend data, creating internal \u0026amp;amp; external category profiles, Market intelligence reports, Opportunity assessments, devising category strategies, identifying sourcing levers for respective market categories, analyzing costing for a product or service, conduct structured supplier negotiations, understand the nuances of contracting and execute the same with suppliers in co-ordination with legal teams, managing statutory compliances and sustainability requirements etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;y2cic6\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;1322\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;1499\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Executing projects through GEP Source to Contract platform, performing procurement risk, governance \u0026amp;amp; compliance activities, supporting procurement operational activities etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;o18j3e\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;1500\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;1588\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience working in reputed S2C platforms shall be appreciated specifically GEP S2C.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;puwzr4\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;1589\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;1780\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Day to day performance of procurement activities, managing workloads and priorities, co-ordinate with the team and escalating/reporting to sourcing \u0026amp;amp; procurement manager on a regular basis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;17z5r4f\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;1781\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;1906\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Ensure high-quality stakeholder engagement both internal (procurement) \u0026amp;amp; external (suppliers, agencies, business contacts).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;fxaxd\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;1907\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;2033\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Support Team Lead in managing agreed objectives/deliverables and provide timely \u0026amp;amp; appropriate updates until project closure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;12b5lt\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;2034\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;2109\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Collecting, communicating and documenting requirements from stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;eovmry\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;2110\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;2220\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Execute strategic sourcing projects in co-ordination with category teams and sourcing \u0026amp;amp; procurement manager.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;yjk3gy\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;2221\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;2336\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Analyze buying patterns, volumes to determine appropriate buying channel e.g. catalogue, P-card, PO purchase etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;1uay91j\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;2337\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;2470\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Providing specialist administrative support from beginning to end of a tendering project/RFP ensuring the integrity of the process.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;1l8k5xx\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;2471\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;2561\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Keeping an audit trail for each project and ensuring required documentation is in place.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;17r3xa\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;2562\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;2711\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Providing a professional, efficient and effective response to stakeholders when handling clarification questions and responding to other enquiries.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;1y2zkbi\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;3900\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;3975\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Proficient in strategic sourcing and procurement methodology and process.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;qnnrke\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;3976\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;4029\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience in working on Source2Contract platforms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;8nmfzo\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;4030\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;4166\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to devise and provide insight on spend categories and supply markets based internal \u0026amp;amp; external category profiles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-section-id=\u0026quot;1xo97bq\u0026quot; data-start=\u0026quot;4167\u0026quot; data-end=\u0026quot;4280\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Strong procurement operational skills, legal understanding and RFI/RFP activities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who you are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re open\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re optimistic\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;span id=\u0026quot;628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;editor-module-hl-green-solid\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt; in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re extraordinary:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What we\u0026#39;ll give you:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Passionate, inspired people\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Scale and opportunity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Challenging and stimulating work\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;color: rgb(236, 240, 241);\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#LI-Hybrid\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe the best work happens when we\u0026#39;re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Please read our Privacy Notice (\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4060822002,"name":"Finance","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4019312002,"name":"Mumbai","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":4040337002}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}