Senior Sourcing Specialist

Job ID 10110989 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Feb. 03, 2025

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Job Summary:

The Sourcing Specialist will be a part of the Food and Beverage Category Sourcing Team; and be responsible for Food and Beverage related Sourcing & Procurement activities with a focus on client management, category management, and technical solutions in support of business units within the Company. You will be accountable for The Walt Disney Parks and Resorts sourcing initiatives, consider supply chain processes and infrastructure improvements to drive reductions in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) without compromising business strategy and performance. You will participate on cross- functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers.

The Sourcing Specialist will continuously improve the Company’s procured to pay process by identifying and leading efforts with affected departments to reduce cycle times, improve customer service and reduce total costs. The Sourcing Specialist will source and negotiate supply relationships for internal clients.

What Will You Do?

Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, service responsiveness, and cost
- Assist with Annual Strategic Plan development; forecast and track
- Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances
Manage supplier relationships
Total cost / supply analysis to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value
- Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices
- Continually assess market conditions and develop sourcing strategies that maximize value to the Company
Evaluate supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria; prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
Ensure compliance with Strategic Sourcing and policies and best practices Lead 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 stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing
Develop, implement, monitor and report status, performance measures that demonstrate value and ensure supplier performance
Position the organization for success in the ever-evolving marketplace by focusing on Total Cost of Ownership, Supplier Diversification (geographic, size, capabilities, etc.), increasing our Diverse Supplier base/spend, Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability

Required Qualifications & Skills

3 years or more experience in the food and beverage operations, strategic sourcing and/or supply chain disciplines
Strong relationship building and negotiation skills to effectively engage stakeholders
Ability to effectively communicate with various peer/client communication styles
Ability to collaborate and work in a diverse/team environment
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple projects
Have a deep working knowledge of the interactive relationship between the feed crops of Barley, Corn, Sorghum, Soybean, & Wheat, to the domestic & international livestock species of Beef, Lamb, Pork, & Poultry.
Possess the knowledge and ability to efficiently and effectively manage the complex integrated Supply Chain of whole muscle cuts of Box Beef, Lamb, Pork, & Poultry, from the abattoir to the purveyor, through the fabrication & manufacturing process converting whole muscles into specified portion cuts; clearly negotiating with the purveyor fabrication yield factors, and by-product values to establish final product cost to the Center of the Plate.
Possess the knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing of multiple lean/fat contents of ground beef, and burgers from whole muscle beef cuts originating from multiple quality grades, and the manufacturing costing formula associated with each product category; and to negotiate the key manufacturing input cost of yield factors, labor, packaging, and overhead
Prior work experience within Distributor, Hotel, Manufacturer, or Restaurant business
Internal customer focus – ability to identify/solicit key stakeholder needs; develop solutions to address their needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, other quantitative discipline
Agricultural and/or Food Science experience a plus and Master’s degree preferred

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life! This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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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.

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