Sourcing Specialist, General Services (Project Hire)

Job Summary:

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.

This is a Project Hire with no guarantee of permanent placement.

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in version control systems such as GitLab and GitHub, with experience managing repositories, branching and merging code, and collaborating with distributed teams
• Experience using continuous improvement and project management methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PMP or similar)
• Experience using business intelligence, data visualization and/or reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Business Objects Analysis, Cognos, MS SQL Report Builder or similar)
• Experience in finance and accounting organizations or projects
• Experience supporting a global operation

Education:

• BA/BS degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management or other quantitative field
• MBA a plus

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $84,600 – $103,400 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.  

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 with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.