Procurement Programme Manager

Who We Are WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience. Procurement Program Manager needed to join our team on a contract basis. The opportunity As Procurement Program 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 gr...