Tech Sourcing Leader - Strategy & Impact

1008 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney in Burbank, CA seeks a Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Technology to lead the Technology Sourcing team in developing and executing category strategies. You will partner with Technology, Finance, Sourcing, and business stakeholders to optimize value, mitigate risk, and negotiate strategic agreements.

Requires executive presence, strong analytics, and ability to manage a global, matrixed organization. Strong track record in large tech spend and complex negotiations is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sourcing, procurement, category management, or related field.
• 5–7+ years leading teams in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• 3–5+ years Technology category management with strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technology category strategies to deliver savings and value.
• Lead complex sourcing engagements from intake to contract award and supplier management.
• Use market intelligence and spend data to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Support governance, policy improvements, and consistent procurement processes.
• Monitor performance, savings, compliance, and supplier performance; report to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

SaaS / Cloud

IT Security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Disney in Burbank, CA seeks a Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Technology to lead the Technology Sourcing team in developing and executing category strategies. You will partner with Technology, Finance, Sourcing, and business stakeholders to optimize value, mitigate risk, and negotiate strategic agreements.

Requires executive presence, strong analytics, and ability to manage a global, matrixed organization. Strong track record in large tech spend and complex negotiations is essential.