Please note that this position requires to be at the Burbank office 4 days a week.

　　The Professional Services’ Sourcing Team collaborates with professionals across the Walt Disney Company, to enhance the value of areas like Consulting, Contingent Labor, and Managed Services.

　　The Category Manager is responsible for delivering the long term values, and the shorter term P&L impact objectives set forth in Professional Services’ category plans and category Annual Operating Plan (AOP), in collaboration with the Sourcing specialists. They will provide guidance to the Professional Services Sourcing team working on category related projects, provide a global view of the category AOP, facilitate relationships with segment finance for project sign offs, validation, and support.

　　It is the responsibility of the category manager to ensure the relevant regional and local businesses finance and sourcing stakeholders are considered and provide Line of Business (LOB) / Segment input into the strategy.

　　What You Will Do

　　Develops long term Category Strategy and plans for cross-segment/cross-line of business spend by:

　　Identifying key stakeholders

　　Profiling category (spend, suppliers, contracts…) and defining gaps and areas for improvement

　　Analyzing market trends and supplier landscape, evaluate current situation and compare to best practices

　　Supports the Sr. Manager while working with Segments to establish the cross-LOB cost efficiencies/strategic plan and development of the Enterprise Sourcing AOPs

　　Develops the proposed plan and governance for implementation of the cross-LOB/cross-segment projects

　　Pro-actively involves segment Sourcing leads to ensure requirements are respected and local experience and knowledge is leveraged while ensuring the Category Strategy is applied locally

　　Champions and develops relationships with key internal senior stakeholders, and establish strategic relationships with key suppliers

　　Leads key Sourcing initiatives (RFP’s/Pitches) for the Professional Services category and provides guidance to any category related project executed by segment/enterprise sourcing teams

　　Leverages global scale and adhere to global categories where applicable

　　Provides rigorous cost and market analysis following the models established by Sourcing, focusing on the total value contribution

　　Facilitates SRM opportunities with key suppliers in partnership with Senior Executive Sponsors

　　Evaluates total cost/supply chain management analyses to identify opportunities to reduce costs, delivery of savings established as part of the Professional Services plan

　　Prepares and executes clear and structured negotiations following the Strategic Sourcing process

　　Identifies, develops and deploys best practice supplier management, procurement and supply chain practices, ensuring compliance, cost savings and performance measures are established, tracked and achieved

　　Institutionalizes procurement performance measures that demonstrate value and ensure supplier performance

　　Builds/establishes strategic relationships with key suppliers

　　Supports sourcing staff and drives internal skill/capability development to broaden and build their skill sets and capabilities

　　Required Qualifications & Skills

　　5+ years of experience in a Strategic Sourcing Environment

　　Professional Services Category Sourcing knowledge and experience supporting sub-categories such as contingent workforce, business consulting, and other professional services.

　　Demonstrates a strong understanding of how to develop and execute Category Plans for Professional Services.

　　Understands how to drive incremental value from Professional Services that goes beyond pure cost.

　　Strong analytical/project skills, capable of leading and managing an array of initiatives from project initiation thru final presentation

　　Demonstrates the ability to work strategically and develop strong business cases for change

　　Excellent communicator able to demonstrate very effective communication with senior management

　　Demonstrates the ability to bring diverse stakeholders together and facilitate to achieve a common goal and objective

　　Strong influencing skills

　　High-energy and self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi-stakeholder environment

　　Deliverable-focused with strong work ethic

　　Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

　　Demonstrates exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience working in the field of Professional Services.

　　Experience working in the Media & Entertainment industry.

　　Knowledge of Professional Services categories in International markets

　　Education

　　Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fieldCORPMedia #twdcmedia_ # LI-TD2

　　The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $123,000 to $150,200 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.

　　Job ID: 10076375

　　Location: Burbank,California

　　Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

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