Sr Sourcing Specialist - General Services

Job ID 10096332 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Oct. 20, 2024

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Job Summary:

If you are a supply chain professional and have experience with general services, this role is for you.

About the Role & Team

The General Services Enterprise Sourcing team focuses on managing the Company’s third-party supplier strategy in support of Enterprise Benefits, Global Mobility, Employee Relations, Office Services, Operational Services, and various other areas. Our goal is to partner with our Corporate clients in the strategy development, analysis, selection, negotiation, and ongoing relationship management of our suppliers in compliance with our internal policies and procedures to drive supply chain excellence, protect the Disney brand, and mitigate risk.

What You Will Do

As the Sr. Sourcing Specialist you will be part of a team responsible for Sourcing & Procurement activities related to Benefits, Global Security, Crisis Management, and various 3rd party operational services, with a focus on client management, category management, and supplier management, in support of the business unit and/or Segment. This individual will be accountable for partnering on and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through using and developing innovative technology and opening the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal clients
Develop selection criteria in collaboration with key clients to evaluate vendors, firms and other consultants
Develop and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures.
Analyze bids and recommend supplier selections based on total cost/supply to find opportunities to achieve efficient value
Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
Prepare and complete contracts as well as perform post-award administration (e.g. negotiating, issuing change orders, contract closeouts.)
Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness and cost
Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and standard processes
Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making
Analyze market industry trends and conditions that affect internal customers and external suppliers and/or pricing
Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices
Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances

Required Qualifications & Skills

5+ years’ experience in a strategic sourcing environment
Strong analytical/project skills, capable of leading and managing an array of initiatives and workgroups from project initiation thru final presentation
Demonstrated capacity to influence future clients at all levels in the organization
Excellent communicator able to demonstrate communicating effectively with senior management
High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi customer environment
Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Sourcing & Procurement processes and best practices
Sourcing tools and programs
Basic legal terms & conditions
HR, Benefits, and Professional Services preferred
CPM or similar certification a plus

Education

Required Education

BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or other quantitative discipline required

Preferred Education

MBA preferred

The hiring range for this position in California is $101,800 to $124,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

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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