Job Summary:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The General Services Enterprise Sourcing team focuses on managing the Company’s third party supplier strategy in support of Enterprise Benefits, Global Mobility, Employee Relations, Office Services, Operational Services, and various other areas. Our goal is to partner with our corporate clients in the strategy development, analysis, selection, negotiation, and ongoing relationship management of our suppliers in compliance with our internal policies and procedures to drive supply chain excellence, protect the Disney brand, and mitigate risk.

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will be part of a team responsible for Sourcing & Procurement activities related to Benefits, Global Security, Crisis Management, and various 3rd party operational services, with a focus on client management, category management, and supplier management, in support of the business unit and/or Segment. This individual will be accountable for partnering on and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal stakeholders
• Develop selection criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders to evaluate vendors, firms and other consultants
• Develop and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures.
• Analyze bids and recommend supplier selections based on total cost/supply to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value
• Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
• Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration (e.g. negotiating, issuing change orders, and contract closeouts.)
• Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness and cost
• Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices
• Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making
• Analyze market industry trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing
• Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in a strategic sourcing environment
• Strong analytical/project skills, capable of leading and managing an array of initiatives and workgroups from project initiation thru final presentation
• Demonstrated capacity to influence future clients at all levels in the organization
• Excellent communicator able to demonstrate communicating effectively with senior management
• High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi stakeholder environment
• Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sourcing & Procurement processes and best practices
• Sourcing tools and programs
• Basic legal terms & conditions
• HR, Benefits, and Professional Services preferred
• CPM or similar certification a plus

Required Education

BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or other quantitative discipline required

Preferred Education

MBA preferred

Additional Information:

This position is a legal entity of The Walt Disney Company, an equal opportunity employer.

This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will work a portion of their time on-site from a Company designated location and the remainder of their time remotely.