Senior Sourcing Specialist - Design and Construction

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

As part of the Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) Design and Construction Sourcing Team, you’ll partner with the best in the business responsible for the creation – from concept initiation through installation – of all Disney Resorts, Theme Parks and Attractions and Live Entertainment.  Our group constantly pursues new ideas and technologies to help the Company’s many businesses drive value, with the overall mission being to steer compliance with internal policies and procedures, protect the Disney brand through risk mitigation and partner with the best the marketplace has to offer.   Come be part of the most interesting Company from the most interesting point of view.

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will be a part of a team responsible for the sourcing processes and activities related to construction projects and design services, with a focus on client, category, and supplier management.  We partner with WDI Project Teams, in strategy development, competitive bidding, supplier selection, contract negotiation, contract administration and ongoing supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities of the Role

The Senior Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing commercial and technical contractual arrangements through competitive bids and contract negotiations. This individual should have a proven proficiency with all aspects of the sourcing process for design and construction services, and should have experience with various contracting methodologies, including but not limited to lump sum, design build, guaranteed maximum cost, blanket/master agreements and general procurement of goods and services. Other responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with Strategic Sourcing policies and best practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify category-specific suppliers, and other consultants based on a defined selection criterion.
• Early engagement in project development timeline from blue sky ideation, feasibility, concept, schematic, design development through completion of construction documents.
• Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiation strategies utilizing Strategic Sourcing methodology.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes for construction and professional services in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures.
• Analyze bids based on best value to achieve overall optimal value.
• Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration/negotiation.
• Assist, implement and influence supplier performance management programs that focus on contractual responsibility, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• 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 stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing.
• Issue internal reports to Management and Stakeholders related to department spend and savings initiatives.
• Provide support to multiple segments as needed.

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• 5 years or mor design/construction-related experience in the strategic sourcing disciplines
• Ability to engage and establish confidence and trusted relationships with senior leadership and all position levels; both internal and external
• Strong strategic agility and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively report out findings
• Proven track record of meeting commitments and prioritization in a schedule-driven environment
• Internal stakeholder focus – ability to identify/solicit key stakeholder needs and develop and implement strategies, processes and solutions
• Ability/desire to work in diverse, highly collaborative environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Competent in the negotiation of key contractual language/terms and conditions (i.e. indemnification, audit rights, ownership, etc.)
• Proven track record demonstrating integrity and ethics in all instances
• Refined written and oral communication, and proficient presentation abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Sourcing processes, basic legal terms and conditions, and entertainment industry trends and conditions
• Experience in drafting and executing design, construction and professional service agreements as well as change orders
• Ability to work with and adapt to company systems, such as SAP and Coupa along with a proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Willingness to travel (position may require <5% travel)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, construction management, supply chain, finance, engineering or other associated discipline

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in business or another quantitative discipline

Additional Information

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