Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, CA is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead Marketing Creative Services sourcing strategies and drive enterprise-wide value. You will manage end-to-end RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and build strong vendor partnerships while advising Marketing and Finance on spend optimization.

The role requires 3+ years in strategic sourcing and excellent stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing.
• Marketing Creative Print and AV experience preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience negotiating high-value agreements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sourcing strategies for Marketing Creative Services, with flexibility to support additional categories as needed.
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including scope development, supplier identification, bid management, evaluation, and executive-ready award recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation across Marketing Creative Services, while ensuring alignment with Marketing and Finance goals.
• Partner with key stakeholders, vendors, and Legal to execute Enterprise Professional Services Agreements, Creative Servies Agreements, Pitch Briefs, SaaS contracts, and renewals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to Marketing partners, providing guidance on Sourcing approach, supplier landscape, and best-practices.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and explore innovative sourcing models to unlock enterprise-wide value.
• Build strong relationships with Marketing and Finance partners to understand their strategic priorities and deliver tailored sourcing solutions.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support shared objectives, service expectations, and performance outcomes.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risk.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

RFx processes

Contract negotiation

SaaS contracts

Vendor management

Market analysis

Excel

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join a team that powers the magic behind the scenes. The Enterprise Sourcing team is a strategic partner across the company, driving excellence in stakeholder collaboration, vendor management, and sourcing innovation. We work closely with leaders across Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences—including brands like Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Searchlight, Disney+, Hulu, ABC, FX, and more to ensure initiatives are supported by best-in-class sourcing strategies.

We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist with deep expertise in Strategic Sourcing, specifically in the area of Marketing Creative Services. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative partner who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing, this role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact initiatives and drive value across the enterprise.

As a Senior Specialist, you will…

• Design and implement sourcing strategies for Marketing Creative Services, with flexibility to support additional categories as needed.
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including scope development, supplier identification, bid management, evaluation, and executive-ready award recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation across Marketing Creative Services, while ensuring alignment with Marketing and Finance goals.
• Partner with key stakeholders, vendors, and Legal to execute Enterprise Professional Services Agreements, Creative Servies Agreements, Pitch Briefs, SaaS contracts, and renewals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to Marketing partners, providing guidance on Sourcing approach, supplier landscape, and best-practices.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and explore innovative sourcing models to unlock enterprise-wide value.
• Build strong relationships with Marketing and Finance partners to understand their strategic priorities and deliver tailored sourcing solutions.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support shared objectives, service expectations, and performance outcomes.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risk.

Here are the skills you will need to be successful in the role…

• 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, or related field. Marketing Creative Print and AV experience strongly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills—able to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across teams.
• Expertise in the full Strategic Sourcing lifecycle, from strategy development to contract negotiation and execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value agreements with a focus on operational and financial outcomes.
• Professional, customer-focused, and highly organized with strong project management capabilities.
• Resourceful and effective at managing projects independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for…

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $100,500.00 to $130,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.

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