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Sourcing Specialist

Job ID 10130874 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Sep. 17, 2025
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Job Summary:

About the Role:

Support the operationalization and implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies. Drive the negotiation process and lead cross functional sourcing projects. Assist in the development and execution of performance management programs. Analyze market trends, total cost / supply to identify opportunities to reduce costs and impact on clients. Research and implement best practices for procurement.

The Professional Services Sourcing Team collaborates with key business stakeholders across Disney to define and execute sourcing strategies by creatively crafting deals that deliver value and maximize the value of our services investments. The category includes professional, ancillary, and contingent labor services including consulting and advisory, financial, tax, audit, information subscriptions, translations, temporary workers, technology services, and managed services.

What you will do:


The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for identifying potential suppliers, evaluating their capabilities and assisting in the selection of the supplier. This may include preparing and issuing RFPs to suppliers and supporting the analysis of responses.

It is the responsibility of the Sourcing Specialist to support the supplier negotiation process including pricing, delivery schedules, etc. They will also be responsible for the creation and review of contracts.

The Sourcing Specialist will conduct extensive market research to have a strong understanding of their areas of support. Through their research, they will stay informed about trends, suppliers, etc. to help support their decision making.

Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing execution

  • Performance management programs

  • Procurement best practices implementation

  • Contract negotiation to secure optimal terms and cost savings.

  • Close collaboration with the Legal Department and internal stakeholders to align on contract terms and conditions.

  • Manage and maintain the PS contracts in Coupa while utilizing accurate naming conventions and relevant documents.

  • Set up, manage, and track projects through to contract completion in Coupa.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • 2+ years of relevant work experience, and/or progressive experience

  • Ability to analyze data, conduct research, and summarize key points

  • Basic negotiation skills

  • Contract administration experience

  • Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement acumen

  • Ability to clearly communicate, including excellent verbal and presentation skills

  • Experience building relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior execs

  • Exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPM, CIRM, CPIM, or similar certifications preferred

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant area such as supply chain management, engineering or relevant work experience.

Preferred Education

  • Graduate / Master’s degree in business or another quantitative field


The hiring range for this position in California is $85,800.00 to $104,800.00 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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