Sourcing Specialist - Production/Post-Production
Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Location: Burbank
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
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. CORP_Media
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.
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate), Glendale , Sourcing Specialist - Production/Post-Production, Professions , Burbank, California
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