Sourcing Specialist - Celebration, FL, USA

Job Posting Title:

Sourcing Specialist

Req ID:

10091552

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

The team has the primary responsibility of sourcing goods and services and coordinating their delivery for the Disney Cruise Line Ships and the private Islands. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for coordinating the requirements from the customer and fulfilling those requirements from the market in the required timeline, and by the most efficient means through effective quoting and negotiation. The Sourcing Specialist works with partner departments to coordinate the most expedited and cost-efficient shipping modes and ensures that all shipping documentation is in accordance with Trade and Compliance guidelines. Come be part of this dynamic team!

What You Will Do

• Focus on client management, category management, and technical solutions in support of Disney Cruise Line 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 business strategy and performance.

• Participate on cross- functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers.

• Improve the Company’s procure to pay process by identifying and leading efforts with affected departments to reduce cycle times, improve customer service and reduce total costs.

• Source and negotiate supply relationships for internal clients

• Provides quote management, project sourcing, and order execution for assigned Disney Cruise Line vessel

• Coordinates and confirms requirements for on-board partners

• Negotiates cost and lead time

• Leverage global supply base to ensure acquisition of requirements at the best landed cost

• Raises as needed to resolve issues, i.e. extended or missed timelines, order errors, and returns

• Provides timely communication to partners

• Negotiation of goods and services contracts and Statement’s of Work

• Find opportunities to enhance value from the supply chain

• Lead Supplier Relationship Management program in support of the Sourcing Department goals

• Establishes supplier performance metrics, process Improvement and value opportunities

• Support requirements for compliance with regulatory agencies (i.e. SOLAS, MARPOL, USCG, Lloyds Registry, etc.)

• Lead and/or support business efforts to protect the brand and achieve Corporate Citizenship goals in Environmentally and Supplier Diversity

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in supporting a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement department for Marine Industry and/ or Construction- Project-heavy related Space.

• Negotiation experience of pricing and commercial terms and conditions

• Drafting of Statements of Work for simple to moderately complex technical and non-technical engagements

• Understanding and execution of a RFP (Request for Pricing/ proposal) process for Services or Goods.

• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Exchange, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding

• 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)

• Tailors messages appropriately to the audience

• Uses technology to facilitate better results and support productivity

• Analyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve (Conceives creative ideas)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Cruise Line Sourcing department with understanding of the applicable Categories, including MRO and Marine Technical Operations or Hotel/ hospitality.

• Contributes to team collaboration (Remaining productive despite uncertainty)

• Uses knowledge of the company's products and services to meet customer needs and financial targets

• Conveys relevant information (challenges, issues, trends, etc.) with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams in a candid and timely manner

• Suggests ways to increase efficiencies in communication and production output with the team and key suppliers

• Strengthens others through mentoring and feedback (Inspiring and motivating peers)

• Operational familiarity with AMOS, Coupa, and SAP Sourcing and Procurement modules/ systems

Education Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline)

Job Posting Segment:

Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Strategic Sourcing

Primary Job Posting Category:

Purchasing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-12