Analyst, Sourcing

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF 

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

How you will contribute to our magical experience?: 

The Analyst, Sourcing will be part of a team whose mission is it to successfully execute strategic sourcing engagements and strategic planning activities within the broad scope of spend supported by the Technology Sourcing team. The Sourcing Specialist will be accountable individually, as a team member, and/or as a project leader for a portfolio of projects spanning the full strategic sourcing lifecycle - from planning and strategizing through sourcing and negotiation. The Sourcing Specialist will be expected to leverage cross-functional teams to successfully execute strategic sourcing initiatives that contribute to meeting individual and team operational and financial targets established prior to the start of each year. This position may be interfacing with multiple levels of leadership and contributors across all segments of The Walt Disney Company.

The Analyst, Sourcing will be responsible for: 

• Deliver value for The Walt Disney Company by effectively and efficiently supporting and sometimes leading cross-functional teams through full life-cycle sourcing projects, including project planning & management, analysis & strategy, supplier evaluation & selection, negotiation, and implementation. Contribute to team goals by effectively and efficiently executing sourcing projects to drive results, and providing ongoing support, as needed, for the stakeholders and suppliers involved in your efforts.
• Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services, both strategic and tactical, that meet or exceed their expectations. Foster a collaborative environment among stakeholders and with other S&P teams that support them. Maintain strong relationships across various functions (e.g., operations, finance, legal, etc.), demonstrate the value-add of leveraging S&P processes and methods, and support for their adoption.
• Perform team-related and administrative activities including, for example, participating in the Annual Operating Plan process, periodically updating project status reports and ensuring project details are clear and current; entering and maintaining timely, accurate project information in project and savings tracking system, including forecasts; and fulfilling ad hoc requests from S&P leadership and Procurement Operations on a timely basis.

What we need from you to be part of this story:

• 2+ years of experience years of relevant experience, which may include, for example: a) sourcing and procurement of goods and services, b) experience in a related discipline with exposure to or experience in sourcing of similar products and services, c) business development experience identifying, analyzing, and building relationships with suppliers of similar products and services, d) management consulting focusing on strategy, operations/supply chain/logistics, and/or technology.
• Advanced level of English.
• Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement or Supply Chain Management/Logistics processes.
• Ability to execute successfully strategic sourcing engagements that include complicated analysis, strategy development, negotiation and implementation.
• Proven ability to build relationships/partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills customizable to meet multiple audience needs (e.g., peers, clients, executives and suppliers).
• Ability to work with different communication as well as leadership styles
• Exemplary financial and/or operational modeling and analytical skills and demonstrated critical thinking and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as participate in cross functional teams
• Ability to conceptualize issues and problems and develop hypotheses around appropriate responses.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional teams through a change management initiative
• Intellectual curiosity and professional commitment to excellence.
• SAP or other ERP; Microsoft Office.

Additional Information: 

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers and hire under equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability and gender identity. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney