{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8658390002","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":6457405002,"location":{"name":"Mumbai"},"metadata":null,"id":8658390002,"updated_at":"2026-08-04T04:16:55-04:00","requisition_id":"11099","title":"Sourcing \u0026 Procurement Analyst (Software Buying Desk)","company_name":"WPP","first_published":"2026-08-04T04:16:55-04:00","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;Why we\u0026#39;re hiring:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Deliver and support the execution of the end-to-end category activities for Procurement, including renewals management\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\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;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Develop effective relationships with key functional stakeholders such as Enterprise Technology, Technology Leadership, Agency IT stakeholders, Finance, Legal, etc.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Support the delivery of category plans, category sourcing events and commercial contract management for specific spend categories based on strategic plans from Category Directors\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Work with the wider Procurement Operations Team to request and analyse category and supplier market insights and WPP spend\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Manage signature process for contractual documentation as needed, ensuring all documents are uploaded into a central contracts repository\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Managing renewals and spot buys as requested by Category Director or Buying Desk Manager\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Develop and manage renewals tracker and process with Buying Desk Manager, including data analysis and stakeholder engagement to locate renewal information\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Ensure any identified category/supplier risks are highlighted and managed as advised\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Manage handover of deals to service owners/ITAM/Partner Management once completed\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Liaise with Responsible Procurement and ensure initiatives are appropriately managed\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Ensure contracts are commercially managed for performance, value and risk where required\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Undertake data analysis to identify cost saving opportunities on an ongoing basis\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Manage renewals inline with contractual obligations, ensuring appropriate team engagement\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\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;Who you\u0026#39;ll be working with:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Key Internal Relationships:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Suppliers\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Professional and industry groups\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Key Internal Relationships:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Procurement Category Teams\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Procurement Operations\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Business stakeholders\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\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 you\u0026#39;ll need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Minimum 3+ years of experience into Sourcing \u0026amp;amp; Procument into Technology / Software space\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Experience of working collaboratively\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Experience of communicating and working with stakeholders\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Experience of managing an end-to-end software deal\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Experience of data analysis\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Appetite to learn and develop\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Knowledge of sustainability\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;· Demonstrated knowledge of technology procurement, in addition to software, including hardware, IT services, infrastructure and cloud, and AI applications, is preferred.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\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;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; we approach all that we do with confidence: 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 champion a culture of people that 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 deliver 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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\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}