Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary:

Shape, influence and execute the sourcing strategies and strategic sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers. Execute supplier selection metrics and develop deep understanding of Line of Businesses. Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and assess market conditions. Coordinate efforts of cross functional teams. Lead complex sourcing projects.

About the Role & Team

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 Disney Experiences Facilities and Operational Services Strategic Sourcing Team are behind-the-scenes storytellers. We shape the future of our organization by bringing to Disney the best the market has to offer. This means exploring the marketplace, searching for the best suppliers and creative partners who can meet the challenge to bring magic to our Guests with each project. Navigating the details to find the right mix of services necessary to make the impossible possible.

Our sourcing specialists are our guides. They uncover the needs of our clients, strategize, analyze, collaborate and negotiate to support the full sourcing lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical skills, the desire to always find a winning solution and a focus on continuous improvement.

What Will You Do?

The senior sourcing specialist will support, develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to align with the goals and objectives of Disney Experiences. This includes identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements, as well as crafting and executing competitive bids and contracts. They will be responsible for identifying potential suppliers by conducting in-depth analyses to ensure that we always have multiple strong candidates for any project. This position will be responsible for identifying opportunities within the Facilities and Operational Services categories, with a particular focus on Professional Services. The senior sourcing specialist supports complex projects, where expertise in advanced negotiation strategy, commercial risk assessment and data‑driven decision‑making are key. Thereby enabling the specialist to balance cost, quality, innovation and long‑term supplier value. Our senior sourcing specialists perform as lead-level individual contributors and often serve as informal leaders and mentors for more junior members of our team. An ideal candidate will have the experience, negotiation strength and thorough approach that ensures a successful solution every time.

While structured as an individual contributor role, this position is expected to consistently demonstrate leadership behaviors and operate as a trusted advisor within the organization. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will influence without authority, mentor junior team members, and provide expert recommendations to stakeholders. This role is well‑suited for individuals with prior people or project leadership experience who aspire to future leadership roles within Strategic Sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive category strategies that translate complex market, supplier, and cost data into actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive sourcing initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Develop and maintain key strategic relationships with our suppliers and clients.
• Lead complex, high-value negotiations material to business outcomes with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Tackle complex challenges using strong analytical thinking and data driven insights.
• Guide clients through the sourcing process, supporting clarifying discussions when needed, to ensure the development of an in-depth scope of work.
• Provide a solutions-oriented approach proactively delivering audience centric communication and high-quality service.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience, ideally supporting indirect categories with a variety of complex stakeholders
• Experience negotiating pricing and requirements as a part of services and/or manufacturing agreements
• Exhibits strong agility and grit, effectively adjusting to evolving business needs while maintaining focus and momentum through complex, high‑pressure initiatives
• Ability to clearly communicate, including excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Create and deliver polished PowerPoint presentations tailored for audiences including executive leadership
• Resourceful, effective at managing multiple tasks and projects independently
• Builds strong working relationships across lines of business and levels of leadership
• Strong research and reporting skills, advanced Excel skills
• Ability to analyze data and summarize key points
• Deep understanding of end-to-end sourcing processes

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area such as business, finance, supply chain management, marketing or relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior leadership experience within sourcing
• CPSM, CIRM, CPIM, or similar certifications
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)