Director, Commercial Supply

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Role Summary and Impact

ONE WPP – Vision '30

Join us in shaping the future of our industry with Vision '30 – our ambitious strategy to lead in the AI era. We are revolutionising our business to unlock limitless growth opportunities for our clients and ourselves, built on four core priorities:

• Collaboration:Foster unprecedented levels of data collaboration across WPP and partners through WPP Open, turning every channel into a smarter opportunity.
• Data & Technology:Leverage our AI-powered Open Intelligence solution, connecting vast data to uncover unique insights, deliver predictive performance and superior brand experiences through our globally consistent DPAM process.
• Innovation:Drive true innovation by generating intelligence from trillions of privacy-by-default data points, focusing on the 'why' behind customer behaviour to create unparalleled competitive advantages.
• People:Developing future-ready talent involves evolving our focus from traditional media planning to strategic business outcomes, advanced technology and real-time measurable results, as AI increasingly automates media investment by 2030

We empower ambitious experts to deliver extraordinary work by challenging ordinary thinking. If you are passionate about an AI-driven future, thrive in a collaborative and data-centric environment, and are driven to deliver unparalleled growth, we invite you to be part of our transformative journey.

WPP Media UK operates as a single client-centric company with a portfolio of go-to-market brands. Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, and T&P are our agency teams; these house multiple local and global clients. In addition, we have a number of client-specific brands built to service specific clients, including OpenDoor (Amazon), MFG (Google), OpenMind (Nestle), OpenConnect (BT/EE), and Media Futures Group (Google). All of these teams are supported by consistent capabilities, enterprise-level tools and systems, and our market-leading OPEN platform.

About the Role

The Director, Commercial Supply is a senior leadership role within WPP Media UK, responsible for translating Commercial Supply priorities into effective delivery. The role will build, scale, and continuously improve capabilities that increase adoption of Commercial Supply solutions and deliver client outcomes, operational efficiencies and commercial value.

Working across WPP Media Solutions, Practices, Data, Technology & Analytics teams, the Director will lead teams and programmes, drive adoption of Commercial Supply solutions and support the continued growth of the Commercial Supply function. The role will build strong stakeholder alignment across WPP Media and ensure successful delivery of key strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will combine deep media, programmatic and advertising technology knowledge with proven transformation delivery, strong commercial judgement, and operational leadership. They will be comfortable working across a broad stakeholder ecosystem, building effective relationships with colleagues, partners and clients to deliver strategic and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the delivery of agreed Commercial Supply priorities, translating strategic direction into clear plans, ownership, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Own defined programmes, teams or capability areas and ensure delivery against agreed objectives, service standards and performance measures.
• Drive organisational change, capability development and continuous improvement, embedding scalable operating models, processes and ways of working.
• Increase adoption and effective use of Commercial Supply solutions across WPP Media Solutions, Practices and agency teams
• Lead key Commercial Supply projects collaboratively, actively contributing to solution design and driving continuous, iterative improvement based on operational feedback and data.
• Balance commercial, operational and technical requirements to resolve issues, prioritise delivery, and achieve strong business and client outcomes.
• Use data, technology, automation and AI to improve decision-making, efficiency and performance, supported by effective governance and operational controls.
• Build trusted relationships across WPP Media, influencing stakeholders and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver shared outcomes.
• Manage effective working relationships with key media, technology and data partners, supporting client engagement where required.
• Lead, coach and develop high-performing teams, creating clarity, accountability and a culture of collaboration, innovation and delivery.

Requirements / Skills & Experience

• Significant experience within media, programmatic advertising or advertising technology, ideally including supply-side experience.
• Proven experience delivering organisational change, transformation or capability development, with evidence of measurable and sustained outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience building, scaling or improving capabilities, products, services, processes or operating models.
• A track record of increasing adoption of new solutions, technologies or ways of working across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance strategic intent, operational delivery, and technical requirements.
• Experience leading teams and cross-functional programmes through ambiguity and change, creating clarity, accountability and momentum.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics, influence senior audiences and deliver outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience using data, technology and performance measures to improve delivery.
• Experience developing effective relationships with media, technology or data partners, combined with high levels of integrity, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive private medical, group pension plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media UK is an equal opportunities employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics protected by UK law. 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.

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.

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