The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Location
Burbank, CA | United States
Job description
About the Role & Team
At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through using and developing ground breaking 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 dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world!
We focus 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.
The Sourcing Specialist will be part of a sourcing team responsible for sourcing & procurement activities related to various third-party corporate Office and Operational Services, including Foodservice (Cafeteria and Pantry), Office Supplies, Records Management, Mailroom, Couriers, Global Security, Crisis Management, and other services. Responsibilities include client management, category management, and supplier management. This team member will be accountable for partnering with various team members and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.
What You Will Do
Participate and lead cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal partners
Evaluate vendors, firms and other consultants based on established selection criteria
Develop and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with policy and procedures
Analyze bids based on total cost/supply to find opportunities to achieve optimal value
Implement clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
Implement 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
Analyze market industry trends and conditions that affect internal partners and external suppliers and/or pricing
Demonstrate outstanding integrity and ethics in all instances
Required Qualifications & Skills
Ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement environment
Proven experience with RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services
Strong project management experience, capable of leading and managing an array of initiatives from project initiation through final presentation
Ability to interact with and establish relationships with employees at all levels
Ability to analyze sophisticated processes and lead workgroups to help resolve problem areas
Proven capacity to influence future clients
Meticulous and highly organized
High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a collaborative environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong negotiation skills
Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic
Education
BA/BS degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management or other quantitative field
MBA a plus
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