Director, Strategic Sourcing WDW - Lake Buena Vista, United States - Disney Interactive Media Group

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Job Summary:

The Director, Strategic Sourcing will lead the sourcing teams supporting Food & Beverage, Professional & Strategic Services, FOS (Facilities & Operational Services), MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) and Marketing & Graphic Communications categories for the Walt Disney World Resort. We ask that you have experience with executive leadership as you will interact with all facets of the Operation and the Supply Chain. You will provide sourcing expertise and expertise on contracting/sourcing strategies to support the day to day operations of Walt Disney World as well as new and ongoing projects. You will build and train a team of sourcing professionals with technical competency and consistency in approach and quality while providing depth of analysis during the sourcing, bidding, contracting and administration processes. The Director, Strategic Sourcing will work with team members to understand Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and business drivers and manage strategic contract/sourcing processes, supplier relationship management, and programs that take into consideration the impact on operations, guests, competitors and communities.

Responsibilities/You Will

• Lead and direct a diverse team of sourcing resources deployed against a portfolio of projects, initiatives, activities and events.
• Build/establish and foster strategic relationships with clients and suppliers
• Develop Annual Operating Plans and bring agreed upon economic value to the Business
• Evaluate total cost/supply analyses to identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership
• Be a strategic partner to Business Unit partners by identifying their essential business requirements and providing sourcing support exceeding their expectations
• Provide rigorous cost and market analysis following Strategic Sourcing models
• Prepare and implement clear and structured negotiations
• Provide and lead contracting strategies that provide best value, contractual protections, adherence to schedule and risk mitigation to members while considering impact on operations, customers and competitors
• Implement cost-effective technologies to increase transactional efficiencies and decrease overall cost of operations while ensuring transparency to costs and risks
• Institutionalize performance measures that demonstrate value and ensure supplier performance
• Ensure compliance of our suppliers to our policies and standards
• Work with project leaders to ensure projects and activities are delivered on time, on budget and safely
• Build an organization and culture that prioritizes innovation
• Build an organization by growing diverse talent
• Maintain an understanding of the competitive environment and developments within relevant industry partners

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

• You have a minimum of 10 years of progressive strategic sourcing experience
• Expert knowledge in all types of sourcing strategies
• History of leading diverse teams. Demonstrate personal, inspirational leadership that inspires a culture of collaboration and team effectiveness
• A Customer service and client-centered focus
• Market analysis skills to ensure best pricing/service mix
• Related industry experience in sourcing a diversified range of products and services
• 8+ years of experience leading major sourcing programs

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Education

• MBA or another advanced degree

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 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.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort .

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.