Procurement Manager

Warner Music Group Procurement Role

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, Collaboration, and Commitment. 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. The Global Procurement team at WMG is in its early stages, and this role is foundational. 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 Supply Chain and Facility Management 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 :

• Help implement the foundation of our new procurement department, establishing best practices and key strategies.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for your projects.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis using your expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Enhance procurement processes and workflows to improve efficiency across the organization.
• Lead RFP, RFQ, and participate in supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Partner with business leaders across WMG to align on their needs and drive strategic outcomes.
• Utilize SAP and Ariba to manage core procurement activities.

About You

You have at least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement. 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.

We'd love it if you also had :

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.

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships. Salary Range $100,000 to $115,000 Annually. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.