Global Procurement Specialist, Workplace

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As a Global Procurement Specialist, Workplace, you will play a key role in supporting procurement activities across assigned categories and business functions. This role is central to executing sourcing events, managing supplier data, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, ESG standards, and digital procurement processes. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will help deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiency across WSP’s global workplace portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct sourcing events (RFx) and analyze supplier proposals
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on defined criteria
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with potential and existing suppliers
• Support contract development and ensure proper documentation in procurement systems
• Maintain accurate supplier records and performance metrics
• Monitor compliance with contractual terms and elevate issues to the Global Procurement Director
• Facilitate communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders to support operational needs
• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to organizational policies, ESG standards, and regulatory requirements
• Track and report ESG compliance for assigned suppliers
• Utilize digital platforms and procurement systems to manage sourcing activities
• Support data entry, reporting, and analytics for sourcing performance
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
• Work with internal teams to gather requirements and provide procurement updates
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports
• Analyze spend data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare cost analysis and provide savings tracking for assigned categories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Previous experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations
• Familiarity with sourcing processes, supplier management, and contract administration
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret supplier data and market trends
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage documentation and compliance requirements
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders
• Digital proficiency with experience using e-sourcing platforms and procurement systems
• Understanding of sustainability and ethical sourcing principles (ESG awareness)
• Exposure to category management or strategic sourcing projects
• Experience with procurement analytics and reporting tools
• Knowledge of global sourcing practices and risk management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborative opportunities across UK offices
• Work-life balance initiatives including WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible arrangements, and leave options
• Commitment to inclusivity and belonging with employee resource groups and a culture that celebrates diversity
• Health and wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities with training, mentoring and chartership pathways
• Support for diversity, equity and inclusion through Disability Confident leadership and adjustment provision for disabled applicants

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. With us, you can. Apply today.