Senior Sourcing Specialist - Unlock Your Potential with The Walt Disney Company
Join our team of visionary storytellers and innovators at The Walt Disney Company! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Strategic Sourcing Team in Glendale, CA, USA. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving success and delivering unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work on complex projects, execute sourcing decisions, and negotiate contracts to maximize value and mitigate risks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders in the WDI Show and Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) Studios, to drive compliance with internal policies and procedures, protect the Disney brand, and partner with the best service providers in the marketplace.
About the Role & Team
At Disney, we are storytellers who make the impossible possible. Our Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Strategic Sourcing Team is responsible for the creation of all Disney Resorts, Theme Parks, and Attractions, and Live Entertainment. We are a team of innovators who constantly pursue new ideas and technologies to drive value and deliver exceptional results.
What You Will Do
As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying category-specific suppliers and consultants based on defined selection criteria
Managing competitive bidding processes (RFP) and executing contracts and change orders
Assisting in the implementation and influence of supplier performance management programs
Ensuring compliance with Strategic Sourcing policies and best practices
Communicating and reporting to management on the status of critical external relationships and constraints
Required Qualifications & Skills
To be successful in this role, you will need:
5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, contract administration, or relevant fields
Competence in negotiating key contractual language and terms
Proven track record of integrity and ethics
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
Refined written and oral communication and presentation abilities
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work in a diverse and inclusive setting
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, finance, engineering, or other associated disciplines.
What We Offer
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. The hiring range for this position in California is $113,600.00 - $138,800.00 per year, with a bonus and/or long-term incentive units provided as part of the compensation package.
Submit Your Application
Seize this opportunity to make a significant impact and join our team of visionary storytellers and innovators. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.
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As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work on complex projects, execute sourcing decisions, and negotiate contracts to maximize value and mitigate risks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders in the WDI Show and Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) Studios, to drive compliance with internal policies and procedures, protect the Disney brand, and partner with the best service providers in the marketplace.
About the Role & Team
At Disney, we are storytellers who make the impossible possible. Our Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Strategic Sourcing Team is responsible for the creation of all Disney Resorts, Theme Parks, and Attractions, and Live Entertainment. We are a team of innovators who constantly pursue new ideas and technologies to drive value and deliver exceptional results.
What You Will Do
As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying category-specific suppliers and consultants based on defined selection criteria
Managing competitive bidding processes (RFP) and executing contracts and change orders
Assisting in the implementation and influence of supplier performance management programs
Ensuring compliance with Strategic Sourcing policies and best practices
Communicating and reporting to management on the status of critical external relationships and constraints
Required Qualifications & Skills
To be successful in this role, you will need:
5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, contract administration, or relevant fields
Competence in negotiating key contractual language and terms
Proven track record of integrity and ethics
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
Refined written and oral communication and presentation abilities
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work in a diverse and inclusive setting
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, finance, engineering, or other associated disciplines.
What We Offer
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. The hiring range for this position in California is $113,600.00 - $138,800.00 per year, with a bonus and/or long-term incentive units provided as part of the compensation package.
Submit Your Application
Seize this opportunity to make a significant impact and join our team of visionary storytellers and innovators. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.
Apply Now
Apply Now