Procurement Analyst, Indirect

About the role

The Global Procurement team at Warner Music Group is in its early stages, and this role is foundational. As a Procurement Analyst – Indirect, you will help build a modern, strategic function that supports WMG’s creative vision and operational goals. You will work across departments such as IT, Corporate Services, Facilities, and Marketing, using analytical skills and a passion for process improvement to drive value, efficiency, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the new procurement department by establishing guidelines and key strategies.
• Assist the Strategic Sourcing Manager in the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle across all Indirect Spend Categories.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of multi‑million‑dollar contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis across categories, highlighting opportunities for savings and synergies.
• Provide support to business stakeholders to understand procurement processes and workflows, serving as a subject‑matter expert for the Intake and Orchestration tool, including training and user support.
• Analyze responses to RFPs, delivering insights that inform negotiations and secure optimal pricing and terms.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in indirect procurement, with exposure to IT/Technology, Corporate Services, Facilities, and Marketing categories.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting category and project information to procurement leadership.
• Meticulous contract review skills.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with partners and suppliers.
• Self‑starter who can work independently, lead projects, and hit the ground running.
• Experience creating presentations that convey actionable items and recommendations derived from analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Business, Finance, or Supply/Operations (preferred).

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, data analysis).
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gemini).
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Gemini) to facilitate data analysis.
• Knowledge of building procurement and category strategies.
• Strong presentation development and storytelling abilities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000 – $115,000 annually. The actual base pay depends on factors such as work experience and business needs and may change over time.

Schedule

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office to support in‑office collaboration and talent development.