Snack Sourcing & Innovation Manager

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

Job summary

Disney Experiences, based in Central Florida, seeks a Sourcing Manager to lead category strategy and supplier management for snacks and confectionery. You will develop supplier roadmaps, negotiate terms, and guide product development from concept to commercialization while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration across Merchandising, Product Design, Innovation, Product Integrity, and Supply Chain, with a focus on delivering innovative, high-quality

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Experience in finished packaged foods category sourcing and commercialization.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate category strategies into scalable sourcing and development plans.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Design, Innovation, and Supply Chain.
• Drive commercialization from concept through launch.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Product development

Category management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Excel/BI

Job description

Disney Experiences, based in Central Florida, seeks a Sourcing Manager to lead category strategy and supplier management for snacks and confectionery. You will develop supplier roadmaps, negotiate terms, and guide product development from concept to commercialization while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration across Merchandising, Product Design, Innovation, Product Integrity, and Supply Chain, with a focus on delivering innovative, high-quality