Procurement Manager

Warner Music Group • New York, NY

2d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. A little bit about our team: The Global Procurement team at WMG is in its early stages, and this role is foundational. We're a new department with a mandate to build a modern, strategic function that supports WMG's creative vision and operational goals. You won't just be joining a team; you'll be a key part of its creation, helping to shape our future and make a lasting impact on how we do business across the company. Your role: This is a rare opportunity to be a builder at a world-class music company. Your role isn't just about managing contracts; it's about helping to implement the engine that powers our business operations. You'll use your sharp analytical skills and a passion for process improvement to drive value across a wide range of departments, from IT to Marketing. This is a highly visible position where your expertise will directly impact our efficiency and profitability, all while supporting the people who make WMG an industry leader.

Requirements

• You have at least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement.
• You have a minimum of 5 years experience negotiating IT/SaaS contracts and be very familiar with the major vendors in this space to provide strategic insight and guidance.
• You have a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar contracts.
• You have strong experience with both SAP and Ariba.
• You are extremely detail-oriented with a sharp eye for contract review.
• You are an expert in Microsoft Excel for financial and data analysis.
• You have the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• You have the ability to work independently and truly own your area and hit the ground running.
• You are a strong communicator who can speak to your category and projects to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the music or entertainment industry.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience using Google Suite

Responsibilities

• You will help implement the foundation of our new procurement department, establishing best practices and key strategies.
• You will lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for your projects, with a heavy focus on the IT catagory.
• You will proactively manage a portfolio of multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• You will conduct detailed spend analysis using your expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• You will enhance procurement processes and workflows to improve efficiency across the organization.
• You will lead RFP, RFQ, and participate in supplier negotiations, primarily in the IT catagory to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• You will partner with business leaders across WMG to align on their needs and drive strategic outcomes.
• You will utilize SAP and Ariba to manage core procurement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level