Walt Disney World Strategic Sourcing Intern, Spring 2026
About the Role & Program:
"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! As a Strategic Sourcing intern, you will have the unique opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our Strategic Sourcing department.
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026-June 2026.
This is a full-time position, and interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
This Internship is in Central Florida.
What will you do:
• Perform data analysis to find opportunities for cost reduction and value creation (improved quality, cost, service and compliance) and facilitate supplier presentations.
• Perform liaison work between Strategic Sourcing and key clients, ensuring efficient supply chain methods
• Provide support for sourcing projects, including data analysis and supplier interface
• Develop and implement eRFIs/eRFQs/eRFPs/eAuctions
• Perform external market assessment and opportunity analysis and participate in Supplier negotiations
• Develop and handle partner and supplier relationships and contract implementations
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives and priorities.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor, focused, articulate and well organized
• Interns in this department may assist with any of the following teams: Design and Construction, Facility & Operations Services, Fixtures, Furnishing & Equipment, Food and Beverage, Cruise Line, Marketing & Graphics, Professional Services, Walt Disney Imagineering and Supplier Diversity.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
It would be great if you have/are familiar with:
• Supply Chain Management industry
• Previous theme park work experience
Education:
• Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree in in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Logistics, Economics, Finance or related.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information:
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available Monday thru Friday, EST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in FL is $22.50 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in FL is $30.40/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! As a Strategic Sourcing intern, you will have the unique opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our Strategic Sourcing department.
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026-June 2026.
This is a full-time position, and interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
This Internship is in Central Florida.
What will you do:
• Perform data analysis to find opportunities for cost reduction and value creation (improved quality, cost, service and compliance) and facilitate supplier presentations.
• Perform liaison work between Strategic Sourcing and key clients, ensuring efficient supply chain methods
• Provide support for sourcing projects, including data analysis and supplier interface
• Develop and implement eRFIs/eRFQs/eRFPs/eAuctions
• Perform external market assessment and opportunity analysis and participate in Supplier negotiations
• Develop and handle partner and supplier relationships and contract implementations
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives and priorities.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor, focused, articulate and well organized
• Interns in this department may assist with any of the following teams: Design and Construction, Facility & Operations Services, Fixtures, Furnishing & Equipment, Food and Beverage, Cruise Line, Marketing & Graphics, Professional Services, Walt Disney Imagineering and Supplier Diversity.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
It would be great if you have/are familiar with:
• Supply Chain Management industry
• Previous theme park work experience
Education:
• Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree in in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Logistics, Economics, Finance or related.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information:
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available Monday thru Friday, EST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in FL is $22.50 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in FL is $30.40/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Apply Now
Apply Now