Procurement Intern

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media company and operates some of the best-known entertainment, news, and sports brands in the world. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

Our Global Experiences division brings that creative storytelling vision to life with compelling and immersive in-person experiences.  The phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, flagship retail stores in New York and Chicago, magical Harry Potter experiences at Universal Studios Parks and Resorts worldwide, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, along with the popular Friends Experiences and more, deliver high levels of fan engagement, exceptional customer service, and creative interactivity.

The next exciting addition to this collection is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai - The Making of Harry Potter, a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in China. Located in the heart of Shanghai, this indoor attraction will transport visitors into the world of filmmaking, revealing production secrets through interactive experiences, showcasing stunning locations, and displaying beautifully crafted props. 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai will be operated in partnership with Jinjiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd, a State-Owned Enterprise, ensuring a world-class experience for all who visit.

From the phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, to flagship retail stores in New York, Chicago and Tokyo, the next exciting addition to this collection is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai - The Making of Harry Potter, a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in China.

Located in the heart of the city, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai – The Making of Harry Potter is an indoor attraction designed to transport visitors into the world of filmmaking, revealing production secrets through interactive experiences, showcasing stunning sets, and displaying beautifully crafted props. 

This new attraction will deliver the Studio Tour values of exceptional customer service, experiences that exceed visitors’ expectations and the very best in Harry Potter retail.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai will be operated in partnership with Jinjiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd, a State-Owned Enterprise, ensuring a world-class experience for all who visit.

Your New Role

As a Procurement Intern, you will provide direct support to the Procurement Manager and assist with the smooth operation of the Procurement function. This role will focus on meeting coordination, administrative support, project tracking, and facilitating day-to-day procurement activities across the business. The internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an international entertainment and tourism business.

This internship requires a minimum commitment of 6 months.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Coordinate and support internal and external meetings, including scheduling, preparing meeting materials, taking meeting minutes, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in monitoring project timelines and ensuring key deliverables are progressing as planned.
• Maintain procurement documentation, supplier records, contracts, and departmental filing systems.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, procurement documentation, and data analysis.
• Assist with supplier communications, meeting arrangements, and day-to-day follow-up activities.
• Support procurement processes, including purchase requests, approval tracking, and system administration activities.
• Provide general administrative support to the Procurement team, including travel arrangements, expense tracking, and calendar management.
• Conduct market research, gather supplier information, and compile benchmark data as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow up on action items and facilitate workstream coordination.
• Support ad hoc projects and other business initiatives assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Human Resources, English, or a related field.
• Available to intern for a minimum of 6 months.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Proactive, reliable, and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Interest in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and project coordination.
• Previous internship experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, operations, or administrative functions is preferred.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities supporting a major international attraction project.  
• Opportunity to work closely with Procurement, Finance, Operations, Legal, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in meeting management, project coordination, supplier engagement, and business administration.
• Mentorship from experienced procurement professionals within a global entertainment organization.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai and gain valuable commercial experience.

Shanghai Joint Venture Employment:

Please note that this position is employed through Warner Bros. Discovery’s joint venture with Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd. The joint venture entity is Shanghai WB Jinjiang Studio Tour Co., Ltd. Successful candidates will be hired by the joint venture company and assigned to work with Warner Bros. Discovery as required for this project.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.