At Disney Experiences Technology, our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. The Disney Experiences Technology team is responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including the MyDisneyExperience app and Hey, Disney!

The Enterprise Sourcing (ES) team has been established to support all corporate functions' sourcing and procurement requirements. Additionally, the Enterprise Sourcing team is responsible for directly supporting the sourcing and procurement needs of the business segments and developing and executing category management strategies.

The Sourcing Specialist will be part of a team responsible for strategic sourcing activities related to specific categories, with an emphasis on client management, category management, and supplier management, in support of the business unit and/or segment. This individual will be accountable for collaborating on and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.

The Sourcing Specialist, Enterprise Sourcing – Media Engineering / Technology, will be responsible for supporting initiatives/projects as part of the Sourcing Annual Operating Plan with each respective business segment and will ensure delivery against them. The individual will also provide input on procurement/sourcing strategies regarding operations, processes, and infrastructure improvements. This position will ensure consistency in approach, quality, and depth of analysis during the procurement/sourcing process.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a Category or Segment Sourcing team and is accountable for operationalizing and implementing Sourcing Strategies
• Contribute to and participate in structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology.
• Assists in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Evaluate supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria and incorporate diverse supplier as applicable.
• Evaluates total cost/supply analysis and conduct spend data cleanse to identify cost reduction opportunities and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of vendor and spend analytics, creation of vendor profiles, and other relevant sourcing documents.
• Utilize market research tools and platforms to analyze market conditions, develop comprehensive market reports and provide valuable insights to drive effective category strategy.
• Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision.
• Participate in cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal stakeholders. 
• Develop, execute, and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures.
• Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award contract management.
• Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices.
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum 2+ years of relevant work years or progressive experience in a Strategic Sourcing environment
• Experience in a Media, Broadcast, Cable or Streaming Industry
• Ability to clearly communicate, including excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to analyse data and summary key points
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement acumen
• High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi stakeholder environment.
• Deliverable-focused, with strong work ethic
• Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and Category Management processes/methodologies. 
• Capable of supporting multiple initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Television and/or Streaming Technology environment
• Experience implementing projects against category plans
• Experience with Coupa, SAP and Sourcing Project Mgmt. Systems (i.e. Spend HQ)

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area such as supply chain management, engineering or business required.  Or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education

• MBA or master’s degree in another quantitative discipline

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