Procurement Analyst, Indirect

Warner Music Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group is seeking a Procurement Analyst - Indirect to help build and shape a modern procurement function. The role focuses on end-to-end indirect spend management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across IT, Corporate Services, Facilities and Marketing.

You will lead analytics, support supplier negotiations, and partner with leadership to drive efficiencies and value for the business while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply/operations or related field.
• Experience using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience with AI tools such as Gemini for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the new procurement department, establishing guidelines and key strategies.
• Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in end-to-end procurement lifecycle across Indirect Spend Categories.
• Proactively support procurement leadership in managing a portfolio of multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and synergies across categories.
• Assist business stakeholders, serve as SME for Intake and Orchestration tool, and provide training.
• Analyze RFP responses to provide insights that drive negotiations and secure favorable pricing.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Excel

Data analysis

Contract review

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Gemini AI

Job description

About Warner Music Group

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.

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 know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four core principles that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Music is Everything: Music is our passion, and we can never get enough. Tastes, trends, and tech will change, but great artists and songwriters will always be our driving force. Global Growth, Local Expertise: Music is a global language. Through communication and collaboration, our success can come from anywhere and translate everywhere. Innovation and Insight: Pushing the boundaries requires the best information and the boldest inventiveness. We use both to create the future. Empowered by People: Like the artists we serve and the music they make, our differences make us stronger. This is a place where every talent can belong and build a career. We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. 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.

Job Title: Procurement Analyst - Indirect

A little bit about our team

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 running 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, including IT, Corporate Services, Facilities and 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 support the implementation of our new procurement department, establishing guidelines and key strategies.
• You will support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across all Indirect Spend Categories.
• You will proactively support procurement leadership in the management of a portfolio of multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• You will conduct detailed spend analysis at various levels across categories, highlighting areas of opportunity for savings and synergies.
• You will provide support to business stakeholders in helping to understand procurement processes and workflows to improve efficiency across the organization, including serving as a SME for our Intake and Orchestration tool, providing training and user support.
• You will analyze responses to RFPs , providing key insights to procurement leadership to help drive negotiations and secure optimal pricing and terms.

About you

You have at least 4-6 years of experience in indirect procurement, with prior experience working with the categories IT/Technology, Corporate Services, Facilities and Marketing. You have a strong ability to perform analysis of data and provide actionable insights and suggestions as a result of your analysis. You are a strong communicator who can speak to your category and projects to procurement leadership. You are meticulous with a sharp eye for contract review. You are an expert in Microsoft Excel for financial and data analysis. You can build strong relationships with partners and suppliers. You have the ability to work independently and truly lead your projects and hit the ground running. You have strong experience building presentations that show actionable items and suggestions you have derived from your analysis.

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 (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Gemini)
• Experience using AI tools such as Gemini to facilitate data analysis
• 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.

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.

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Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 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.

Links to relevant documents

• 2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf
• EVerify Participation Poster.pdf
• Right To Work .pdf

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.