Confectionery Sourcing & Product Development Lead

Disney Experiences; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Experiences in Florida seeks a Sourcing Manager for Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development to drive confectionery strategy across domestic parks and resorts. You will lead supplier selection, cost-analytics, and product development from concept through final line review with cross-functional teams.

The role requires deep confectionery expertise, packaging and labeling knowledge, and hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires 7–10+ years in product development, merchandising or sourcing with candy/confectionery experience.
• Experience managing confectionery products from concept to commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, packaging, labeling and food safety requirements.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short- and long-range supplier strategies for confectionery categories.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Merchandising and Trade Compliance to ensure compliance and quality.
• Lead cost analysis, supplier negotiations and vendor selection for new products.
• Oversee packaging, labeling, cost rollups, and vendor placement to meet launch dates.
• Manage development samples, milestones and sampling approvals with cross-functional teams.
• Drive supplier diversification and sustainability initiatives and monitor performance.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Candy/confectionery

Negotiation

Costing

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

Packaging

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Product Development/Design, Business, Supply Chain

Tools

AI

PLM

Business Objects

MS Office

Job description

Disney Experiences in Florida seeks a Sourcing Manager for Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development to drive confectionery strategy across domestic parks and resorts. You will lead supplier selection, cost-analytics, and product development from concept through final line review with cross-functional teams.

The role requires deep confectionery expertise, packaging and labeling knowledge, and hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, and sustainability initiatives.