Strategic Sourcing Manager

Warner Music Group•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Warner Music Group (WMG), we are a global collective of music makers, music lovers, tech innovators, inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives, and passionate team members. We are guided by three core values: Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment. WMG is committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone, encouraging applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This role is foundational to the early stages of the Global Procurement team, a new department with a mandate to build a modern, strategic function supporting WMG's creative vision and operational goals. The successful candidate will be a key part of its creation, helping to shape the future and impact how WMG does business. This is a rare opportunity to be a builder at a world-class music company, implementing the engine that powers business operations. The role involves using sharp analytical skills and a passion for process improvement to drive value across departments like IT and Marketing. It is a highly visible position where expertise will directly impact efficiency and profitability, supporting the people who make WMG an industry leader.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement.
Comfortable running RFPs and negotiating with vendors.
Experience leading stakeholders internally at a senior level.
Strong communication skills, able to speak to category and projects to senior leadership.
Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar contracts.
Extremely detail-oriented with a sharp eye for contract review.
Expert in Microsoft Excel for financial and data analysis.
Ability to build strong relationships with collaborators and suppliers.
Ability to work independently and own their area, hitting the ground running.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Finance, Supply/Operations.
Experience using Google Suite.
Familiarity with building procurement and category strategy.

Responsibilities

Implement the foundation of the new procurement department, establishing standard processes and key strategies.
Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for projects across indirect categories such as 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 efficiency across the organization.
Lead RFP, RFQ, and participate in supplier negotiations across indirect categories to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Partner with business leaders across WMG to align on their needs and drive strategic outcomes.