Senior Sourcing Specialist, International Containerized Freight
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10074404 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Apr. 10, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Supply Chain & Travel Enterprise Sourcing team focuses on managing the Company’s third-party supplier strategy for freight/warehousing related services. Our goal is to partner with our clients throughout the enterprise 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.
We are responsible for Sourcing & Procurement activities related to freight transportation (particularly containerized ocean, LCL, and heavy air freight modes), Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing, Corporate Travel and various 3rd party operational services with a focus on client management, supplier management, and category development in support of the business units and/or Segment. We are accountable for partnering with various collaborators and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.
What You Will Do
Demonstrate outstanding integrity and ethics in all instances
Participate in cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal partners
Evaluate vendors, firms and other consultants based on established selection criteria
Develop and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with The Walt Disney Company policy and procedures.
Analyze bids based on total cost/supply to find opportunities to achieve optimal value
Prepare and implement clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
Prepare and implement 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
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 partners and external suppliers and/or pricing
Required Qualifications & Skills
3+ years’ experience in a strategic sourcing or supply chain/international freight-related environment, particularly in containerized ocean and/or heavy air freight disciplines
Ability to analyze complex processes and lead workgroups to help resolve problem areas
Proven experience with the RFI/RFP process
Proven capacity to influence future clients at all levels in the organization
Excellent communicator able to demonstrate optimal communication 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
Meticulous and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Education
BA/BS degree required
Specialization in Business, Supply Chain Management or other quantitative discipline preferred
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.