Strategic Sourcing Manager

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.
 

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.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
 

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-Onsite Salary Range: $120,000 to $135,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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