Freelance Master Data Associate

WPP is the transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 325 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100.

WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We are quoted on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Key performance indicators for WPP (2020) include Billings of £46.9bn and Revenue of £12bn.

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Why we're hiring:

What you'll be doing:

• • Review and evaluation of Supplier Registrations via WPP’s  3rd Party Supplier Portal,  wpp.apexanalytix.com
  • Lead the supplier onboarding function (verification of all documents for completeness, communicating with requesting operating units regarding requirements/additional information, etc.).
  • Ensure accuracy of the supplier database, which includes compliance with IRS tax regulations, electronic payments, MWBE status, payment terms, and contact information.
  • Ensure existing Sox and Internal Control policy is followed throughout the Supplier onboarding process
  • Act as the point person for stakeholder questions
  • Escalate all roadblocks quickly and to the appropriate internal party based on the issue
  • Continuously seek areas for process improvements.
  • Document and maintain current forms, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent messaging across all Operating companies
  • Ongoing training & cross training of Portal team and designated ‘back-up’ personal
  • Supervisory Administrative responsibilities

What you'll need:

• • Possess good time management, attention to detail and task prioritization skills
  • Experience with domestic and international banking requirements
  • Ability and willingness to learn and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented and organized when tracking correspondence
  • Diligent and effective in all internal and external follow up and communication
  • Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer-oriented approach
  • Possess and apply strong analytic, problem solving and decision-making abilities
  • Possess Intermediate or better computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft tools including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Flexibility to undertake any non-routine requests

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 accepting: of 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 promote a culture of people that 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?

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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