Senior Sourcing Specialist

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible possible. 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 Supply Chain & Travel Enterprise Sourcing team focuses on managing the Company's third-party supplier strategy for international freight transportation and distribution services, supporting Disney Segments including Disney Experiences, Studio Operations, Consumer Products, Media Networks and various other departments. Our goal is to partner with our internal clients in the development of sourcing strategies, RFP development/execution, conducting analyses, selecting suppliers, negotiating terms/pricing, and managing ongoing relationships in compliance with internal policies and procedures to achieve supply chain excellence, safeguard the Disney brand, and mitigate risks.

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will be part of a team responsible for Sourcing & Procurement activities related to international freight transportation, third-party logistics, warehousing, and various 3rd party operational services with a focus on client management, supplier management, contract management and category development in support of the business units and/or Segment. This individual will be accountable for partnering with various stakeholders and leading sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal stakeholders across all modes of transportation, including but not limited to containerized ocean freight, heavy air, customs brokerage and warehousing/fulfillment services
• Evaluate vendors, carriers and other consultants based on established selection criteria
• Develop and lead RFI/RFP process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures
• Analyze bids 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, 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 policies and best practices
• Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making
• Analyze marketing industry trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing

Required Skills:

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in a Strategic Sourcing environment supporting logistics
• Deep subject-matter expertise in international and domestic modes of transportation and cost structures
• 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

• Knowledge of Sourcing & Procurement processes and best practices, sourcing tools and programs, basic legal terms & conditions.  Category-relevant background preferred.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Sourcing & Procurement processes and best practices
• International modes of transportation and their cost structures
• Sourcing tools and programs
• Basic legal terms & conditions
• CPM or similar certification a plus

Required Education

• BA/BS degree required

Preferred Education

• Specialization in Business, Supply Chain Management or other quantitative discipline preferred

Company Overview

At Corporate, you’ll team with the best in the business to build one of the most innovative global businesses in any industry. Uniquely positioned at the center of an exciting, multi-faceted Company, the forward-thinkers at Disney Corporate constantly pursue new ideas and technologies to help the Company’s many businesses drive value, all the while gaining something valuable from the experience themselves. Come see the most interesting Company from the most interesting point of view.

Additional Information

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