Sourcing Specialist (PH)

The Walt Disney Company • Vista, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Disney Experiences Facilities and Operational Services Strategic Sourcing Team is responsible for shaping the future of the organization by sourcing the best market offerings. This involves exploring the marketplace, searching for top suppliers and creative partners to meet challenges and deliver magic to guests. Sourcing specialists act as guides, uncovering client needs, strategizing, analyzing, collaborating, and negotiating to support the full sourcing lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical skills, a drive for winning solutions, and a focus on continuous improvement. The sourcing specialist will support the Strategic Sourcing Team with day-to-day sourcing activities aligned with Disney Experiences' goals. This includes gathering requirements, supporting competitive bid events (RFIs/RFPs), organizing supplier information, and performing foundational analyses to compare options. The role will help identify and maintain a pipeline of potential suppliers through research and market findings compilation. This position will support Facilities and Operational Services categories, focusing on understanding the category landscape, process steps, and stakeholder needs. The sourcing specialist will work under the guidance of senior team members, building skills in sourcing fundamentals, supplier engagement, and contract support. This individual contributor role is designed for early-career talent eager to learn and grow within Strategic Sourcing. The sourcing specialist will take ownership of assigned projects and deliverables, leveraging mentorship and coaching from category managers and senior specialists to build sourcing capability. Success depends on strong organization, clear communication, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and follow through, and a curious, customer-focused mindset.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, finance, or a related field (including internships or co-op experience).
• Interest in procurement and contracting concepts; ability to learn how requirements, pricing, and terms are evaluated.
• Demonstrates adaptability and follow-through in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable sharing updates with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to create clear, well-organized documents and basic presentations (PowerPoint) with guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with direction and clear priorities.
• Collaborates effectively across teams and demonstrates a customer-service mindset.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills (e.g., filters, pivot tables, lookups) and comfort working with data.
• Willingness to learn end-to-end sourcing processes and follow established procedures and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience within sourcing
• CPSM, CIRM, CPIM, or similar certifications
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Responsibilities

• Gather market, supplier, and pricing information and organizing it into clear summaries for stakeholders.
• Assist with basic cost and value comparisons and help track savings and performance opportunities in accordance with team guidance.
• Maintain supplier lists, contact information, and sourcing documentation to support ongoing supplier relationships and continuity.
• Support competitive bid events by preparing materials, coordinating supplier communications, tracking timelines, and helping compile supplier responses.
• Use basic analytical skills to help summarize supplier, pricing, and scope information; flag data gaps and follow defined processes to resolve them.
• Support stakeholder intake by scheduling meetings, capturing requirements, and helping document scope of work details in team templates.
• Communicate status updates clearly and professionally and deliver responsive, customer-focused support to internal partners.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level