Supplier Management Manager (A&E)

Job ID 10105986 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Adventures by Disney Date posted Nov. 12, 2024

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Job Summary:

For nearly two decades, Adventures by Disney has been a leading travel brand, offering over 40 guided-group adventures across land, river, and expedition cruises. Disney-trained Adventure Guides ensure hassle-free vacations with masterful storytelling, in-depth knowledge, and attention to detail, fostering lasting connections with each destination. The heart of every Adventures by Disney vacation lies in the authenticity, immersion in cultures, insider access, and curated activities.

Building on a legacy of over 135 years, National Geographic Explorers have ventured across continents, remote cultures, ocean depths, and towering mountains. National Geographic Expeditions extends this legacy, allowing travelers to embrace their inner explorer and witness the wonders of the world up close and in depth. With Signature Land, Expedition Cruise, River Cruise, or Private Jet options, National Geographic Expeditions provides unparalleled access to the world with knowledgeable Experts. Additionally, every trip booked supports the global nonprofit National Geographic Society, contributing to the work of National Geographic Explorers worldwide in protecting and illuminating our world through exploration, research, and education.

The Supplier Management team manages the stewardship of relationships with all Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions (A&E) destination management companies (DMCs) and suppliers. This includes the creation of new relationships and the nurturing of existing and ongoing relationships. The purpose and goals of this team are guided by the strategic philosophy that strong DMC/supplier relationships lead to better Guest experiences, stronger leveraging power, and identifying and driving efficiencies for the businesses. You will partner extensively with Sourcing & Procurement and other Trip Development and Trip Operations teams.

The Supplier Management Manager will report to the Manager, Business Integration & Strategy and sits in Celebration, FL.

What You Will Do/Responsibilities:

Work with the Manager, Business Integration & Strategy to support all processes and procedures of Supplier Management.
Partner with Sourcing and Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Corporate Aviation, and Sustainability to create and support new systems, procedures and standards for vetting DMCs and other suppliers.
Provide routine support and partnership to trip development and operations in vetting DMCs, commercial flights, charter flights, helicopters, watercraft, activities, dining venues, and accommodations.
Ensure the business operates within agreed upon standards and procedures.
Work with the Manager, Business Integration & Strategy and Sourcing & Procurement to identify suppliers/DMCs through industry networking, attending trade events, and will support the effort to consolidate suppliers across A&E.
Other duties as necessary or assigned.

You Will Have/Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in the travel industry or sourcing & procurement.
Experience working collaboratively across business functions and as a member of a diverse, matrixed team. Experience maintaining relationships internally, externally and with suppliers preferred.
Experience managing a large volume of work/responsibilities, prioritizing work and meeting assigned deadlines; excellent organizational skills (including attention to detail).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can also clearly and effectively correspond with international suppliers where English may not be their first language.
Experience anticipating problems, finding creative solutions to challenging situations and presenting complicated information in a clear and simple manner.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint and common Internet browsers and applications.
Willingness to travel for business as needed; Possess a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to both operate individually and collaborate with a team. Project management experience is a plus.
Exposure to or previous experience working in risk management.
Experience using QuickBase or other databases or CRM software.
Multilingual proficiency, demonstrating the ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: 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 Adventures by Disney:

Adventures by Disney is a leader in guided group family vacation experiences, offering itineraries to some of the most beautiful places on the planet including China, Australia, South Africa, Peru, England and France, as well as North American adventures in Alaska, the Rockies and more. Adventures by Disney takes families to some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, delivering unmatched guest service by trained adventure guides and local experts, uncompromising attention to detail, and a bit of Disney magic every step of the way. Together, adventure guides and guests embark on adventures that enable them to interact with world cultures in exciting new ways.

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 Adventures by Disney ABD, LLC, which is part of a business we call Adventures by Disney.

Adventures by Disney ABD, LLC 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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