Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain & Travel

Job ID 10125446 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Aug. 29, 2025

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Job Summary:

Sourcing Specialist, Freight Transportation

The Sourcing Specialist will be part of an Enterprise Sourcing team responsible for Sourcing & Procurement activities related to Freight Transportation, Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing, Corporate Travel and various 3rd party operational services with a focus on client management, supplier management, and category development in support of the business units and/or Segment. This team member will be accountable for partnering with various stakeholders and supporting sourcing initiatives that achieve value without compromising business strategy and performance.

The Supply Chain & Travel Enterprise Sourcing team is dedicated to managing the Company's third-party supplier strategy for domestic freight transportation and distribution services, supporting Disney Segments including, but not limited to, Disney Experiences, Studio Operations, Consumer Products, Media Networks and various other departments. Our responsibility is to collaborate with our internal clients in the development of sourcing strategies, RFP development/execution, conducting analyses, selecting suppliers, negotiating terms/pricing, and managing ongoing relationships in compliance with internal policies and procedures to achieve supply chain excellence, safeguard the Disney brand, and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.
Participate in cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal stakeholders across all modes of transportation, including but not limited to containerized ocean freight, trucking, small parcel, heavy air, and warehousing/fulfillment services.
Evaluate vendors, firms and other consultants based on established selection criteria
Develop and lead RFI/RFP process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures.
Analyze bids based on total cost/supply to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value
Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
Prepare and execute 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 Sourcing policies and best practices
Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making
Analyze marketing industry trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to analyze complex processes and lead workgroups to help resolve problem areas
Subject-matter expertise in international and domestic modes of transportation and cost structures
Demonstrated capacity to influence future clients at all levels in the organization
Excellent communicator able to demonstrate communicating effectively with senior management
High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi-stakeholder environment
Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Ideal candidate will have up to 2 years’ experience in a Strategic Sourcing environment

Knowledge of Sourcing & Procurement processes and best practices, sourcing tools and programs, basic legal terms & conditions. Category-relevant background preferred.

Required Education

BA/BS degree required

Preferred Education

Specialization in Business, Supply Chain Management or other quantitative discipline preferred

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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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