Sourcing Specialist II
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10117426 Ubicación Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Estados Unidos Business Walt Disney World Resort Fecha de publicación 14/04/2025Detalles del empleo:
Job Description
For nearly two decades, Adventures by Disney has been a leading travel brand, offering over 40 guided-group adventures across land, river, and expedition cruises. Disney-trained Adventure Guides ensure hassle-free vacations with masterful storytelling, in-depth knowledge, and attention to detail, fostering lasting connections with each destination. The heart of every Adventures by Disney vacation lies in the authenticity, immersion in cultures, insider access, and curated activities.
Building on a legacy of over 135 years, National Geographic Explorers have ventured across continents, remote cultures, ocean depths, and towering mountains. National Geographic Expeditions extends this legacy, allowing travelers to embrace their inner explorer and witness the wonders of the world up close and in depth. With Signature Land, Expedition Cruise, River Cruise, or Private Jet options, National Geographic Expeditions provides unparalleled access to the world with knowledgeable Experts. Additionally, every trip booked supports the global nonprofit National Geographic Society, contributing to the work of National Geographic Explorers worldwide in protecting and illuminating our world through exploration, research, and education.
The Sourcing Specialist II will be part of the DX/A&E (Adventures and Expeditions) Sourcing Team, responsible for sourcing and procurement activities. Key responsibilities include working with the clients to implement Travel related deals, while managing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and developing Contracts. This role focuses on maximizing the experiences for Disney’s Travel Guests for Walt Disney Parks while maintaining business performance (cost, value, relationship, compliance). The Specialist will participate in cross-functional teams, developing strategic sourcing arrangements with suppliers, and continuously improving processes. This includes sourcing and negotiating supply relationships for internal clients, managing supplier relationships, and conducting supplier analysis including compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of Sourcing and the Travel industry. The Sourcing Specialist II will report to the Director, Sourcing & Procurement, DSE and sits in Orlando, FL.
What You Will Do/Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include client management, category management, and implementing sourcing solutions to support A&E. This role focuses on Request for Proposal (RFP)/ Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts sourcing initiatives while maintaining business performance.
Additional focus pertains to Contracting, Contract Writing, and driving Compliance.
The Sourcing Specialist will participate in cross-functional teams, developing strategic sourcing arrangements with suppliers and improving the various processes. This includes sourcing and negotiating supply relationships for internal clients, managing supplier relationships and conducting
total cost/supply analysis.
Assist with Annual Strategic Plan development; forecast and track projects. Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all Instances. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry and travel best practices. Continually assess market conditions and develop
sourcing strategies that maximize value to the Company, evaluate supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria; prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic
Sourcing methodology.
Ensure compliance with Strategic Sourcing and policies and best practices Lead cross-functional sourcing projects that meet internal client’s requirements. 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 Develop, implement, monitor and report status, performance measures that demonstrate value and
ensure supplier performance.
You Will Have/Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years in sourcing/supply chain with an emphasis on Travel Industry preferred
- Strong negotiation & relationship-building skills
- Strong experience with Requests for Proposal (RFP), contract writing, and compliance work
- Excellent communication & collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple projects
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, other quantitative discipline
.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience in sourcing/supply chain
- Experience using SAP, Sourcing and Procurement software
- Master’s degree in business, or other quantitative discipline
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Education:
Master’s degree
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Acerca de Walt Disney World Resort:
Desde su apertura en 1971, Walt Disney World Resort ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en los momentos más memorables de muchos niños y familias. Hoy en día, cientos de millones de visitantes de todo el mundo eligen este mágico lugar para disfrutar de sus vacaciones Disney. El complejo combina creatividad, innovación y tecnología para sumir a los visitantes en los cuentos clásicos de Disney y en nuevas formas de entretenimiento para toda la familia. Basados en una valiosa herencia cultural de cuentos, los cast member de Walt Disney World Resort le dan vida a la magia de Disney con una atención inigualable a los detalles y un excelente nivel de servicio para los visitantes.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.