Sourcing Specialist - Food & Beverage (Project Hire)

Sourcing Specialist - Food & Beverage (Project Hire)

**NOTE: This role is located in Orlando, FL and this person will be required to report to the office 5x/week**

About the Role & Team

Since its founding in 1923, The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies have remained committed to their dedication to produce unparalleled entertainment experiences based on the rich legacy of quality creative content and exceptional storytelling.

The mission of the Strategic Sourcing team is “to passionately enable maximum supply chain value for our Disney partners.” This mission is accomplished by a combination of segment, category, and geographic teams working collaboratively with partners across every business segment around the world, applying a detailed approach to owning the acquisition of goods and services aimed at matching collaborators’ needs with marketplace capabilities while achieving the lowest total cost of ownership. Strategic Sourcing’s operational goals include enabling achievement of The Walt Disney Company’s strategic priorities through effective sourcing execution, supporting margin improvement by helping deliver bottom-line financial benefits, and delivering additional business value through initiatives focused on operational excellence

What You Will Do

The Sourcing Specialist will be a part of the Food and Beverage Category Sourcing Team; and will be responsible for Food and Beverage related Sourcing & Procurement activities with a focus on client management, category management, and technical solutions in support of business units within the Company. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, service responsiveness, and cost

• Assist with Annual Strategic Plan development; forecast and track

• Manage supplier relationships focusing on People, Performance, Disney Standards and Expectations, Conduct, Risk, Knowledge, Technology and Innovation.

• Evaluate total cost / supply analysis to find opportunities to achieve optimal value

• Participate in professional development activities to stay on top of current industry best practices

• Continually assess market conditions and develop sourcing strategies that increase value to the Company

• Evaluate supplier fit based on pre-determined selection criteria; prepare and implement clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology

• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects that meet internal client’s requirements

• Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making

• Develop, implement, monitor and report status, performance measures that demonstrate value and ensure supplier performance

• Position the organization for success in the ever-evolving marketplace by focusing on Total Cost of Ownership, Supplier Diversification (geographic, size, capabilities, etc.), increasing our Diverse Supplier base/spend, Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability

• Support our Clients and Partners in the areas of Competitive Bidding, Supplier Identification and Qualification (Diverse, Branded, etc.), Contracting, Risk Mitigation, Financial Benefit, Problem Resolution, Opportunity Identification, Sustainability, Supplier Food Safety, Global Sourcing, and Record Retention

Required Qualifications & Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience in the operations, strategic sourcing and / or supply chain subject areas

• Strong relationship building skills to actively engage partners

• Ability to effectively communicate with various peer / client communication styles

• Strong proficient written and oral communication skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Cruise line industry

• Prior work experience within Distributor, Hotel, Manufacturer, or Restaurant business

• Analytical problem-solving skills to formulate calculations to support recommendations and critical thinking ability

• Internal customer focus – ability to identify / solicit key collaborator needs; develop solutions to address their needs

• Ability to deal with ambiguity

• Knowledge of: Food and Beverage industry trends and conditions, and Sourcing & Procurement processes

• Professional certification in C.P.M., Logistics or S.C.M.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Business, other quantitative field or equivalent working experience.