Sourcing Specialist - Production/Post-Production

About the Role & Team

Join a dynamic team that is responsible for the strategic sourcing of Production and Postproduction services for The Walt Disney Company, establishing relationships with key executives, advising on market engagement to identify the best supplier partners, leading deal negotiations, and helping to optimize cross segment supplier relationships.

The focus of this role is to partner with business stakeholders across the enterprise to make thoughtful sourcing decisions in selecting suppliers to improve the value of our annual spend for the Production and Postproduction services, and to mitigate risks through smart contract negotiations.

What You Will Do

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 pivotal initiatives.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of vendor and spend analytics, creation of vendor profiles, and other relevant sourcing documents.
Apply 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, implement, and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with The Walt Disney Company policy and procedures.
Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award contract management.
Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and standard methodologies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

2+ years of relevant work experience in a Strategic Sourcing or Business environment
Strong analytical/project management skills with Deliverable-focused, with strong work ethic
Excellent communicator able to demonstrate communicating optimally with senior management.
High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi stakeholder environment.
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and Category Management processes/methodologies.
Capable of leading multiple initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the Media and/or Entertainment Industry and/or Production/Postproduction environment
Experience implementing projects against category plans.
Experience with Coupa, SAP and Sourcing Project Mgmt Systems

Education

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

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $84,600 to $103,400 per year. 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.