Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Job ID 10147130 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Apr. 02, 2026

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Job Summary:

Job Summary:

Shape, influence and execute the sourcing strategies and strategic sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers. Execute supplier selection metrics and develop deep understanding of Line of Businesses. Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and assess market conditions. Coordinate efforts of cross functional teams. Lead complex sourcing projects.

About the Role & Team

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Disney Experiences Facilities and Operational Services Strategic Sourcing Team are behind-the-scenes storytellers. We shape the future of our organization by bringing to Disney the best the market has to offer. This means exploring the marketplace, searching for the best suppliers and creative partners who can meet the challenge to bring magic to our Guests with each project. Navigating the details to find the right mix of services necessary to make the impossible possible.

Our sourcing specialists are our guides. They uncover the needs of our clients, strategize, analyze, collaborate and negotiate to support the full sourcing lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical skills, the desire to always find a winning solution and a focus on continuous improvement.

What Will You Do?

The senior sourcing specialist will support, develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to align with the goals and objectives of Disney Experiences. This includes identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements, as well as crafting and executing competitive bids and contracts. They will be responsible for identifying potential suppliers by conducting in-depth analyses to ensure that we always have multiple strong candidates for any project. This position will be responsible for identifying opportunities within the Facilities and Operational Services categories, with a particular focus on Professional Services. The senior sourcing specialist supports complex projects, where expertise in advanced negotiation strategy, commercial risk assessment and data‑driven decision‑making are key. Thereby enabling the specialist to balance cost, quality, innovation and long‑term supplier value. Our senior sourcing specialists perform as lead-level individual contributors and often serve as informal leaders and mentors for more junior members of our team. An ideal candidate will have the experience, negotiation strength and thorough approach that ensures a successful solution every time.

While structured as an individual contributor role, this position is expected to consistently demonstrate leadership behaviors and operate as a trusted advisor within the organization. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will influence without authority, mentor junior team members, and provide expert recommendations to stakeholders. This role is well‑suited for individuals with prior people or project leadership experience who aspire to future leadership roles within Strategic Sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain comprehensive category strategies that translate complex market, supplier, and cost data into actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership.
Drive sourcing initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Develop and maintain key strategic relationships with our suppliers and clients.
Lead complex, high-value negotiations material to business outcomes with key stakeholders and suppliers.
Tackle complex challenges using strong analytical thinking and data driven insights.
Guide clients through the sourcing process, supporting clarifying discussions when needed, to ensure the development of an in-depth scope of work.
Provide a solutions-oriented approach proactively delivering audience centric communication and high-quality service.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of strategic sourcing experience, ideally supporting indirect categories with a variety of complex stakeholders
Experience negotiating pricing and requirements as a part of services and/or manufacturing agreements
Exhibits strong agility and grit, effectively adjusting to evolving business needs while maintaining focus and momentum through complex, high‑pressure initiatives
Ability to clearly communicate, including excellent verbal and presentation skills
Create and deliver polished PowerPoint presentations tailored for audiences including executive leadership
Resourceful, effective at managing multiple tasks and projects independently
Builds strong working relationships across lines of business and levels of leadership
Strong research and reporting skills, advanced Excel skills
Ability to analyze data and summarize key points
Deep understanding of end-to-end sourcing processes

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area such as business, finance, supply chain management, marketing or relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Prior leadership experience within sourcing
CPSM, CIRM, CPIM, or similar certifications
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

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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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