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 leading 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.

Here you’ll get to:

• You will help implement the foundation of our new procurement department, establishing standard processes and key strategies.
• You will lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for your projects, across indirect categories such as Marketing, IT, and Facilities.
• You will proactively lead a portfolio of multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• You will conduct a 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 across indirect categories to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• You will partner with business leaders across WMG to align on their needs and drive strategic outcomes.

About you:

• You have at least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, are comfortable running RFP’s, negotiating with vendors, and leading stakeholders internally at a senior level
• You are a strong communicator who can speak to your category and projects to senior leadership.
• You have a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar contracts.
• 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 collaborators and suppliers.
• You have the ability to work independently and truly own your area and hit the ground running.

We’d love it if you also had:

• 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

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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