COMPLETE Associate Sourcing Specialist - General Services - Burbank, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

Associate Sourcing Specialist - General Services

Req ID:

10065313

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through using and developing innovative 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.

The General Services Enterprise Sourcing team focuses 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 Food-Services (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 collaborators and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.

What You Will Do

• Participate in cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal collaborators
• Evaluate vendors, firms and other consultants based on established selection criteria
• Develop and implement RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with The Walt Disney Company policy and procedures
• Analyze bids based on total cost/supply to find opportunities to achieve optimal value
• Assist in preparing structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
• Assist in preparing and implementing 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
• Ensure compliance with Disney policies and Sourcing standard processes
• 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 collaborators and external suppliers and/or pricing
• Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry processes
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ideal candidate will have 1-2 years’ experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement environment
• Strong project management experience, capable of managing an array of activities from project initiation through final presentation
• Ability to interact with and establish relationships with employees
• Ability to analyze complex processes and lead workgroups to help resolve problem areas
• Demonstrated capacity to influence future clients in the organization
• Diligent and highly organized
• High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi collaborator environment
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic

Education

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

Preferred Education

MBA is a plus

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $69,600-$85,000 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.  

Job Posting Segment:

Finance & Planning

Job Posting Primary Business:

Enterprise Sourcing

Primary Job Posting Category:

Purchasing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-10