Sourcing Specialist-Project Hire
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10103449 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 21, 2024Job Summary:
This position is a project hire role through April, 2025
About the Role & Team
The Sourcing Specialist-Project Hire, through April 2025 will be a part of a team responsible for Sourcing & Procurement activities, with a focus on client management, category management, and supplier management, in support of the Studio/DCP/Corporate Segment. Come be part of this dynamic team!
What You Will Do
As the Sourcing Specialist -Project Hire you will work as part of the Segment Sourcing team and will be accountable for partnering on and supporting The Walt Disney Company sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.
Participate on cross-functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing fee and contractual arrangements with preferred suppliers. Perform bids (when applicable) and will be responsible for identifying and capturing cost savings.
- As the Sourcing Specialist -Project Hire continuously improve the Company’s procure to pay process by identifying and leading efforts with affected departments to reduce cycle times, improve customer service and enhance efficiency.
- Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness and cost
- Evaluate total cost/supply analyses to find opportunities to achieve efficient value
- Prepare and implement clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
- Evaluate supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria
- Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and standard processes
- Continually assess market conditions and develop sourcing strategies that improve value to the Company
- Participate on 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 partners and external suppliers and/or pricing
- Participate in professional development activities to stay ahead of current industry standard processes
- Demonstrate outstanding integrity and ethics in all instances
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 1+ years experience in the strategic sourcing fields or business environment
- Ability to interact with and establish relationships with employees at all levels
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Internal customer focus – ability to identify/solicit key partner needs and develop solutions to address their needs
- Ability/desire to work in diverse environment
- Knowledge of Sourcing & Procurement processes
Education
Bachelor’s degree required in Business or other quantitative subject area
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
