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Senior Sourcing Specialist

Senior Sourcing Specialist

CompanyThe Walt Disney Company
LocationAnaheim, CA, USA
Salary$103500 – $138800
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

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