Strategic Sourcing Manager at Warner Music Group | New York, United States | Rezi

Strategic Sourcing Manager at Warner Music Group

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Warner Music Group · New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Warner Music Group · New York, United States

21 days ago
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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.