<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. </strong></p>
<p><strong>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. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. We'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. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong> </strong></p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Why we're hiring:</strong></span></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Data Analyst to join our Global Centre of Excellence (COE) in Mumbai. This role will play a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making across Global Procurement and Real Estate & Workplace Solutions (REWS).</p>
<p>The analyst will act as a data partner for both functions - owning dashboards, analytics, reporting frameworks, and data quality - while supporting global transformation initiatives, cost optimisation, portfolio performance, and digital enablement.</p>
<p>This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></span></p>
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<h3><strong>Data Strategy & Governance (Procurement & REWS)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Support the execution of the global data and reporting strategy across Procurement and REWS.</li>
<li>Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across multiple data sources (ERP, S2C tools, real estate systems, finance data).</li>
<li>Define and maintain data validation processes for spend, contracts, savings, projects, portfolio, and transformation metrics.</li>
<li>Drive improvements in data quality at source through stakeholder collaboration and process simplification.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Analytics & Insights - Procurement</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain procurement dashboards covering:
<ul>
<li>Spend analysis</li>
<li>Category and supplier performance</li>
<li>Savings and pipeline tracking</li>
<li>Contract and sourcing activity</li>
</ul>
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<li>Perform deep-dive analysis to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and cost-reduction opportunities.</li>
<li>Own and support procurement taxonomies, categorisation logic, and reporting standards.</li>
<li>Partner with category teams and procurement leadership to answer strategic and operational business questions through data.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Analytics & Insights – REWS</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Track and report on global REWS transformation initiatives, including:
<ul>
<li>Cost savings (leases, operational efficiencies, IFM)</li>
<li>Space optimisation and Space reduction</li>
<li>Portfolio size and footprint by agency and region</li>
<li>Project completion rates and transformation benefits</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Support portfolio and performance reporting for senior REWS leadership.</li>
<li>Consolidate and analyse global end-user feedback related to workplace transformation.</li>
<li>Respond to ad-hoc REWS reporting requests with speed and accuracy.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Dashboarding & Reporting</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards using <strong>Power BI</strong> (and related tools).</li>
<li>Translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready visualisations and narratives.</li>
<li>Ensure recurring reports and dashboards are reliable, scalable, and aligned to global KPIs.</li>
<li>Continuously improve reporting automation and self-service capabilities.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration & COE Enablement</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with global stakeholders across Procurement, REWS, Finance, IT, Data teams and relevant external suppliers</li>
<li>Act as a trusted data partner for senior leaders, providing insights, context, and recommendations.</li>
<li>Support COE capability building by documenting processes, sharing best practices, and enabling repeatable analytics.</li>
<li>Liaise with internal and external technology partners (e.g., ERP, S2C, BI vendors) where required.</li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll need:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>3–5+ years</strong> of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles.</li>
<li>Prior experience supporting <strong>Procurement, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, or Transformation functions</strong> is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Proven experience working with global stakeholders and large, complex datasets.</li>
<li>Exposure to transformation programs, cost optimisation initiatives, or portfolio reporting is a plus.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Technical & Analytical Skills</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Strong experience with <strong>Power BI</strong> (dashboard design, data modelling, storytelling).</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in <strong>Microsoft Excel</strong> (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling).</li>
<li>Understanding of:
<ul>
<li>Procurement data (spend, POs, invoices, contracts, savings)</li>
<li>Financial concepts (GLs, cost centres, budgets)</li>
<li>Real estate or portfolio metrics (SM², occupancy costs, leases – desirable)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Familiarity with ERP systems, S2C / S2P tools, or real estate management systems is an advantage.</li>
<li>Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and data accuracy.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Soft Skills & Competencies</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data to non-technical audiences.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.</li>
<li>Structured problem-solving mindset with business acumen.</li>
<li>High ownership, curiosity, and continuous-improvement orientation.</li>
<li>Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global, matrix environment.</li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>You're open<em>:</em> </strong>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.</p>
<p><strong>You're optimistic<em>:</em></strong> <span id="628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c" class="editor-module-hl-green-solid">We believe</span> in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.</p>
<p><strong>You're extraordinary:</strong> we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we'll give you:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Passionate, inspired people</strong> – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.</p>
<p><strong>Scale and opportunity</strong> – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.</p>
<p><strong>Challenging and stimulating work</strong> – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?</p>
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