The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago
Sourcing Specialist(PH/IA)
Celebration, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a renowned entertainment and media conglomerate, and they are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to coordinate sourcing initiatives for the Disney Cruise Line. The role involves managing supply relationships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving strategic sourcing efforts across various categories to meet business goals.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Focus on client management, goods buying and procurement, category management, and technical solution finding in support of Disney Cruise Line New Build and Operations
Accountable for business unit sourcing initiatives that consider supply chain processes and infrastructure improvements to drive reductions in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) without compromising policy, business strategy and performance
Participate in cross- functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing arrangements with key suppliers
Source and negotiate supply relationships on behalf of our DCL’s internal clients. Negotiates cost, lead time, terms, scope of work, payment milestones, warranty, etc. for goods and services as applicable
Provides quote management, project sourcing, and order execution for multiple Disney Vessels or Islands
Coordinates and confirms requirements for goods or services with on-board partners and/ or shoreside management. Support requirements for compliance with regulatory agencies (i.e. SOLAS, MARPOL, USCG, Lloyds Registry, etc.)
Leverage global supply base to ensure acquisition of requirements at the best landed cost
Resolve issues, i.e. extended or missed timelines, order errors, and returns timely with ownership in seeing through to completion
Provides timely and professional communication to partners
Identifies supplier performance metrics, process Improvement and value opportunities
Use strong analytical skills to solve complex problems utilizing a data driven approach
Applies category management best practices, tools and techniques in the development and implementation of an integrated sourcing strategy and assesses the overall opportunity of the spend categories for projects to engage the stakeholders with critical business information
Manages Contracts and Key Supplier Relationships. Will manage key supplier relationships for the assigned category. Understand global, regional, and local contracts and manage key contracts
Execute on business efforts to protect the brand through best Risk Management practices and all efforts to achieve Corporate Citizenship goals in Environmentally and Supplier Diversity
Qualification
Required
1-3 years' dedicated time in supporting a Strategic Sourcing and/or Procurement department for Marine Industry or heavy-related Project/ Construction management for a multifaceted industry like: Park Entertainment and/ or Real Estate Development
Negotiation experience of pricing and commercial terms and conditions
Conforming of Contracts for simple to moderately complex technical and non-technical engagements
Understanding and execution of a formal RFP (Request for Pricing/ proposal) process for Services or Goods
Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Exchange, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding, learning mentality
Team player with an optimistic attitude towards both people and the work
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailors messages appropriately to the audience, peer, leader, stakeholder, vendor, executive leadership
Keeps commitments and understands how to prioritize work with urgency
Interacts well with people who have different cultures, backgrounds and work styles (Invites diverse points of view)
Discipline/Major: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Finance, Marine/Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture, Construction Management, or similar discipline is required. MBA preferred; CPSM or CPM preferred
Operational familiarity with AMOS, Coupa, and SAP Sourcing and Procurement modules/ systems
Preferred
Master's Degree
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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