About the Role
This is a foundational role within the early stages of Warner Music Group's Global Procurement team. You will be instrumental in building a modern, strategic procurement function that supports WMG's creative vision and operational goals, shaping the future of how the company does business.
Responsibilities
- Implement the foundation of a new procurement department, establishing standard processes and key strategies.
- Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for projects across indirect categories like Marketing, IT, and Facilities.
- Proactively lead a portfolio of multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
- Conduct detailed spend analysis using expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Enhance procurement processes and workflows to improve organizational efficiency.
- Lead RFP and RFQ processes and participate in supplier negotiations across indirect categories to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Partner with business leaders across WMG to align on needs and drive strategic outcomes.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement.
- Comfortable running RFPs and negotiating with vendors.
- Experience leading stakeholders internally at a senior level.
- Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar contracts.
- Extremely detail-oriented with a sharp eye for contract review.
- Ability to build strong relationships with collaborators and suppliers.
- Ability to work independently and own your area, hitting the ground running.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel for financial and data analysis
- Google Suite
- Procurement and category strategy building
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Finance, Supply/Operations
Salary/Compensations
- $135,000 to $150,000 Annually
Benefits
- 2026 Benefits At A Glance
About the Company
- Warner Music Group is a global collective of music makers and lovers, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, and team members.
- WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters.
- WMG champions emerging artists and global superstars alike.
- Warner Chappell Music is a renowned publishing company representing genre-spanning songwriters and producers.
- WMG includes ADA, which supports the independent community, and the artist services division WMX.
- Warner Music Group is also home to film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment.
- WMG is committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.
- WMG is one global company made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people.
- The mission of every WMG team member is to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees.
- WMG strives to set itself apart by embracing a philosophy of innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
