WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.Our Buy Enablement Operations team plays a key role in implementing the organization’s strategic vision and enabling operational excellence. Working incollaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth business practice.The Manager,Buy Enablement of Operations plays a critical role in ensuring that buy management activities and deliverables are executed ontime at a high-quality level.In this role you will be responsible for coordinating and executing all day-to-day campaign buy administration activity for assigned client brands andcampaigns, under the direction of a Buy Enablement Operations Associate Director and/or Director. You are a key team member, working within our buy managementprocesses and systems to ensure client orders are processed and monthly bill/pay activities are managed throughout the buy management process,within client approved budgets. This role includes developing positive and assertive relationships with planning and activation teams to effectivelyimplement the client order, buys, billing, actualization and payments, in accordance with GroupM Standard Operating Procedures.Key Accountabilities:Bridge from Specialist to AssociateDirector; Beginning to develop andhone their management skills byplanning,



prioritizing and delegatingworkload across teamsWork with cross functional team fosters relationshipsOwns the campaign inputs/ revisionQA processManage & control MPA process,including implementation and routinemonitoringSystem approvals for opening BYProfile to delete paid buys/reconciledbuys when implementing buy linecorrectionsLead & contribute to client teammeetings around client orders, billingand vendor payables status, bringingpending issues to completionProvide mentorship and teaching,where applicable, to BEAssociates/Specialist & Media TeamsAssist in the adoption & implementation of recent systemfeatures and processes across theirclientsJob Requirements:College Diploma in a Marketing, Financial, or Project Management field, or equivalent experience is an assetAdvanced computer skills (Word,Excel, PowerPoint), Teams and Planner, workflow tool is an assetStrong math skills and ability to speak to numbers comfortably4+ years in related roles in a media agency (preferable), marketing, creative agency, or consulting environmentExcellent time managementskills, proven ability to prioritizeand organize workload andoperate under tight deadlinesExcellent verbal and writtencommunication skills, strongpresentation skillsProcess-driven,



operational role-model and ability to manage 3-6 direct reportsAbility to motivate teammembers & foster an inclusivecultureStrong understanding of thefinancial management systems /reporting functions & operatingproceduresLife at WPP Media & BenefitsOur 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 medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.WPP Media 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.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.The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between the values at the bottom of this posting. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.$65,000 - $115,000 CADPlease read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Buy Enablement - C$65,000 - C$115,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 WPP
📍 Winnipeg