Analyst, Vendor Management

Job Description

Analyst, Vendor Management - TEMP

At Warner Music Group we're all about our people. Our global company is made up of knowledgeable, passionate, and creative individuals. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in each individual's value and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music – at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart by embracing innovation – an integral part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the most influential forces in culture today.

Analyst, Vendor Management

A little bit about our team:

Warner Music's Center of Excellence is the home to the financial, legal and administrative functions that provide critical support and best-in-class services to our US Recorded Music and Publishing businesses. The Nashville center embodies the innovative and creative spirit that stems from the company's deep history in nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and artist-focused innovation, enabling our employees to develop a wide range of skills through cross-function collaboration and development opportunities.

The Vendor Management Team is a newly established team that is responsible for validating vendor information for new vendors and changes to existing vendors. This group is responsible for serving all departments serviced by the US Shared Service center.

Why this could be your next big break:

The Vendor Management analyst be responsible for managing vendor activities and maintaining both new and existing vendor relationships. This role is part of the vendor management team which rolls up into COE Operations. This individual will empower the Shared Service Center to provide world class, innovative service to our US record label clients across a variety of value-added initiatives.

Here you'll get to:
• Monitor vendors to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Proactively assists in the oversight of a fraud risk management using data extraction, data analytics and management reporting.
• Analyze activity to detect and prevent fraudulent activity based on reports, alerts, or notifications from third parties requesting assistance.
• Conduct research on available vendors to confirm vendor data is accurate and up to date.
• Continually monitoring vendor information
• Establish standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors.
• Evaluate current vendor management programs and identifying ways to improve them.
• Act as functional bridge amongst external vendors as well as internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate all vendor management tasks inclusive of working with external vendors and internal employees.
• Troubleshoot all vendor problems and present to management as required.

Rockstar candidates will have:
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity to work around existing business limitations
• Ability to multi-task with the flexibility to shift priorities as required by the business
• Professionalism to work directly with key record label personnel including CFOs and end users in the business
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• Experience with SAP ECC and Ariba On Demand.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of related work experience

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.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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