Warner Music Group · 7 hours ago
Director, Procurement
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expWarner Music Group is a global collective of music makers and music lovers, and they are seeking a Director of Procurement. The role involves collaborating with business partners to design procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and build a procurement team to enhance operational efficiency.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Hiring Manager
Gregory Hambric
Responsibilities
Participate in the design of our new ERP system with regards to purchasing process flows, purchase orders, etc., bring best practice recommendations
Negotiate the best pricing deal for supply contracts, while ensuring the products and supplies are high quality
Build, communicate, and implement project plans and timelines. Identify the required support, dependencies, and barriers, as well as track and report on progress/issues
Deliver financial and operational value by leading negotiations with vendors on the scope of work, commercial terms, revenue-sharing, and other legal and contractual terms as needed
Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers and price options, develop plans for future purchasing of goods and services on behalf of the GroupM and agencies
Develop a strategy for building out a Procurement Team, adding a manager(s), analyst(s), etc. to complete duties as needed
Liaise with WPP Procurement and represent GroupM in WPP’s procurement / cost savings initiative
Build and maintain vendor relationships to maximize value and to build a best-in-class supply chain across multiple marketing spend categories
Develop a vendor database and mechanisms to track vendor performance, using data to drive improvements
Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
Create and maintain good relationships with non-media vendors/suppliers
Prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in all purchasing decisions, and track diverse spend and suppliers
Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times and potential future development
Maintain records of purchases, pricing and other important data and make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field; preferred solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy and systems
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, supply chain management, or a related field required; MBA preferred
7+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience, to include at minimum 5 years in an indirect procurement function, at an international organization
7+ years of experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (strategic sourcing management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
5+ years of experience in developing category plans and sourcing one or more of the following commodities: Temp Labor, Security, Robotics, Material Handling or other Engineered Equipment, IT, Packaging, Outsourced Services, Construction, or Real Estate
Proficient computer skills, including Google Workspace, DocuSign
Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
Goal-oriented, organized team player
Preferred
Preference for a minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience as a procurement officer or related position
Company
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is a music company with the interests of recording and publishing music and artist services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.74MKey Investors
Tencent Music Entertainment
2021-10-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.74M
2020-06-15Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Max Lousada
CEO, Recorded Music, WMG & Chairman and CEO
Robert Kyncl
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Digital Music News
2026-01-22
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