Analyst – ESG & Risk – Procurement & REWS at WPP Media

Mumbai City, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ESG, Responsible Procurement, Supplier Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Governance, Compliance, Data Analysis, Third-party Due Diligence, Stakeholder Management, Audit Support, Risk Register Maintenance, Reporting

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 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. We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. 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. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: Support the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of ESG, governance, compliance, and procurement-related risks across the organization. The role helps embed responsible procurement practices, strengthen control effectiveness, and ensure alignment with the enterprise risk management framework, sustainability objectives, and regulatory requirements. What you'll be doing: · Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of ESG, compliance, operational, and supplier-related risks. · Conduct supplier due diligence, including ESG, ethical, and third-party risk checks. · Track mitigation actions and follow up on overdue items to support timely closure. · Provides regular updates & reporting on the Procurement Risk Register. · Support audits, assurance reviews, and governance forums through accurate documentation and audit trails. · Assist with the development and delivery of ESG and risk awareness communications and guidance. · Work collaboratively with procurement, legal, compliance, sustainability, and business stakeholders. · Support process improvement initiatives to strengthen ESG data quality, controls, and reporting. What you'll need: Proficient in ESG, responsible procurement, and supplier risk management principles Understanding of risk assessment, controls, governance, and compliance processes. Experience in data analysis, reporting, and maintaining risk registers or trackers. Knowledge of procurement processes and third-party due diligence. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams. Experience supporting audits, reviews, or governance forums is advantageous Experience using Nexus Diligence is advantageous Who you are: You're open: 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. You're optimistic: We believe 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. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of ESG, compliance, and procurement-related risks across the organization. Conduct supplier due diligence and maintain the Procurement Risk Register to ensure alignment with sustainability objectives.