Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing Latam

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • Logistics

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Job Summary:

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?:

In this role, as a Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing Latam you will develop and implement strategic sourcing for all Latam while building relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the sourcing process.

The Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing Latam will be responsible for:

  • Oversee the development of short and long-term sourcing strategies for managed categories, setting priorities, objectives, and action plans to improve supply base and mitigate risk with measurable accountability.
  • Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal clients.
  • Develop selection criteria in collaboration with key clients to evaluate vendors.
  • Develop and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and services, in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures.
  • Analyze bids and recommend supplier selections based on total cost/supply to find opportunities to achieve efficient value.
  • Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology.
  • Work with legal to prepare and complete 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 and Procurement policies and standard processes.
  • Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making.
  • Analyze market industry trends and conditions that affect internal customers and external suppliers and/or pricing.
  • Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices.
  • Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.

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

  • 10 + years’ experience in a strategic sourcing environment.
  • Graduate's degree in supply chain management, engineering or business required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills both in Spanish and English.
  • Experience in Production Sourcing category.
  • Experience in Category Management and creating and implementing sourcing strategies.
  • Excellent communicator able to demonstrate communicating effectively with senior management.
  • Strong analytical/project skills, capable of leading and managing an array of initiatives and workgroups from project initiation thru final presentation.
  • High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi customer environment.
  • Demonstrated capacity to influence future clients at all levels in the organization.
  • Strong negotiation skills.

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

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From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

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