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Senior Sourcing Specialist
Company | The Walt Disney Company |
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Location | Anaheim, CA, USA |
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Salary | $103500 – $138800 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5 years or more design/construction-related experience in the strategic sourcing disciplines
- Ability to engage and establish confidence and trusted relationships with senior leadership and all position levels; both internal and external
- Strong strategic agility and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively report out findings
- Proven track record of meeting commitments and prioritization in a schedule-driven environment
- Internal stakeholder focus – ability to identify/solicit key stakeholder needs and develop and implement strategies, processes and solutions
- Ability/desire to work in diverse, highly collaborative environment
- Ability to deal with ambiguity
- Competent in the negotiation of key contractual language/terms and conditions (i.e. indemnification, audit rights, ownership, etc.)
- Proven track record demonstrating integrity and ethics in all instances
- Refined written and oral communication, and proficient presentation abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of Sourcing processes, basic legal terms and conditions, and entertainment industry trends and conditions
- Experience in drafting and executing design, construction and professional service agreements as well as change orders
- Ability to work with and adapt to company systems, such as SAP and Coupa along with a proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Willingness to travel (position may require <5% travel)
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing strategic sourcing commercial and technical contractual arrangements through competitive bids and contract negotiations
- Ensure compliance with Strategic Sourcing policies and best practices
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify category-specific suppliers, and other consultants based on a defined selection criterion
- Early engagement in project development timeline from blue sky ideation, feasibility, concept, schematic, design development through completion of construction documents
- Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiation strategies utilizing Strategic Sourcing methodology
- Lead RFQ/RFP processes for construction and professional services in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures
- Analyze bids based on best value to achieve overall optimal value
- Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration/negotiation
- Assist, implement and influence supplier performance management programs that focus on contractual responsibility, quality, responsiveness, and cost
- Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making
- Analyze market industry trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing
- Issue internal reports to Management and Stakeholders related to department spend and savings initiatives
- Provide support to multiple segments as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business or another quantitative discipline