Procurement Category Manager - Software

WPP
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["Commercial management","Contract negotiation","Stakeholder management","Supplier relationship management","Continuous improvement"]

Own and execute the global software category strategy for WPP by leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex software negotiations. Partner with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and business teams globally to drive cost optimization and value creation. Manage strategic vendor relationships, run RFPs and commercial negotiations, and support/mentor offshore procurement team members while continuously improving procurement processes.

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Procurement Category Manager - Software

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Job Summary

Own and execute the global software category strategy for WPP by leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex software negotiations. Partner with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and business teams globally to drive cost optimization and value creation. Manage strategic vendor relationships, run RFPs and commercial negotiations, and support/mentor offshore procurement team members while continuously improving procurement processes.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and deliver the global software category strategy.
  • •Lead complex software sourcing projects, RFPs, and commercial negotiations.
  • •Build relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted business partner.
  • •Identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities.
  • •Manage strategic supplier relationships and support/mentor offshore procurement team members.

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience in software procurement, including complex software sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • •Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management skills.
  • •Experience developing and implementing IT or software category strategies.
  • •Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes.
  • •Collaborative mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
Experience:Software procurement
Skills:Commercial managementContract negotiationStakeholder managementSupplier relationship managementContinuous improvement

Company Brief

WPP
Global marketing and communications services group offering advertising, media investment management, branding, public relations, and digital services to multinational clients across industries.
Industry: Advertising Media Groups
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1971
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