Research suppliers, market trends, and pricing benchmarks and translate findings into clear summaries that support sourcing recommendations.
Assist with basic cost and value comparisons and help track savings and performance opportunities in accordance with team guidance.
Maintain accurate supplier records, contact lists, and sourcing documentation to support project continuity, supplier outreach, and team knowledge management.
Support competitive sourcing events by preparing bid materials, issuing supplier communications, tracking milestones, organizing responses, and helping evaluate submissions against defined requirements.
Analyze supplier, pricing, and scope information for completeness and consistency, identify gaps or discrepancies, and escalate or resolve issues through established team processes.
Support project intake by coordinating stakeholder discussions, documenting business requirements, and helping translate needs into draft scope-of-work inputs and sourcing templates.
Communicate status updates clearly and professionally and deliver responsive, customer-focused support to internal partners.
Follow established sourcing processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements to support accurate and timely project execution.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
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
Additional Information
Job Posting Title:
Sourcing Specialist (PH)
Req ID:
10152760
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Support the execution of sourcing activities with preferred suppliers, including supplier research, bid support, basic data analysis, and coordination across partners. Assist with supplier comparisons, maintain documentation, and help identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and service. Partner with cross-functional teams to support sourcing projects from intake through contract award.
About the Role & Team
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.
The Disney Experiences Facilities and Operations Services Strategic Sourcing Team is a behind-the-scenes storytellers. We shape the future of our organization by bringing to Disney the best the market has to offer. This means exploring the marketplace, searching for the best suppliers and creative partners who can meet the challenge to bring magic to our Guests with each project. They navigate the details to find the right mix of services necessary to make the impossible possible.
Our sourcing specialists are our guides. They uncover the needs of our clients, strategize, analyze, collaborate and negotiate to support the full sourcing lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical skills, a desire to always find a winning solution, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Disney · Lake Buena Vista, FL