Global Head of Procurement – Technology

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Key Responsibilities

As the Global Head of Technology, you will oversee WPP's annual technology spend of approximately $800 million. You will work closely with our Global CIO, Global CTO,

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Why we're hiring:

At WPP, we are on an exciting three-year journey called ‘Elevate 28’ to help our global teams work together in a more connected, collaborative, and efficient way.

Procurement is at the heart of this change. Over the past five years, our global procurement team has grown and evolved significantly—but we still have big goals to achieve. We are looking for a collaborative Global Head of Technology to join our procurement leadership team. In this role, you will help shape our procurement strategy and work with leaders across the business to deliver real, lasting value.

What you'll be doing:

As the Global Head of Technology, you will oversee WPP's annual technology spend of approximately $800 million. You will work closely with our Global CIO, Global CTO, and agency IT teams to get the best value from our technology investments, software assets, and supplier relationships.
You will lead a global team of 9 procurement professionals structured into two main areas: Software & AI (including software asset management), IT Services, Telecom, Infrastructure & Cloud (including supplier relationship management)
You will also guide a supporting team of 4 colleagues based in our Mumbai operations hub.

Responsibilities

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→Strategic Planning: Create and lead a 3-to-5-year technology procurement plan that supports WPP’s business goals.
→Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a diverse, multi-location team, helping them grow and succeed.
→Relationship Building: Partner with senior leaders (including our Executive Committee) and key technology partners to build strong, collaborative relationships.
→Value & Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage risks, and bring innovative technology solutions to WPP.
→Collaboration: Work alongside the Global Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and Global CIO to align our supply chain with WPP's technology roadmap.

Who you'll be working with:

Reporting to the Global Chief Procurement Officer, you'll work closely with the Global CIO, Global CTO, Agency Network CIOs and senior technology leaders across WPP. You'll lead a global team of procurement professionals across Software & AI, IT Services, Cloud and Infrastructure, while partnering with key technology suppliers to deliver strategic business outcomes.

What you'll need:

→Leadership Experience: A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing procurement teams in a global or complex organisation.
→Technology Procurement Expertise: Deep experience managing complex technology categories (including software, cloud, and emerging tech like AI).
→Strong Relationship Skills: The ability to build trust, influence decisions, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
→Change Management: Experience helping teams navigate change and thrive in evolving, fast-paced environments.
→Commercial Mindset: Strong negotiation skills and experience building mutually beneficial partnerships with major global technology suppliers.