About the Role & Team

　　The team has the primary responsibility of sourcing goods and services and coordinating their delivery for the Disney Cruise Line Ships and the private Islands. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for coordinating the requirements from the customer and fulfilling those requirements from the market in the required timeline, and by the most efficient means through effective quoting and negotiation. The Sourcing Specialist works with partner departments to coordinate the most expedited and cost-efficient shipping modes and ensures that all shipping documentation is in accordance with Trade and Compliance guidelines. Come be part of this dynamic team!

　　What You Will Do

　　Focus on client management, category management, and technical solutions in support of Disney Cruise Line operations.

　　Accountable for business unit sourcing initiatives that consider supply chain processes and infrastructure improvements to drive reductions in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) without compromising business strategy and performance.

　　Participate on cross- functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers.

　　Improve the Company’s procure to pay process by identifying and leading efforts with affected departments to reduce cycle times, improve customer service and reduce total costs.

　　Source and negotiate supply relationships for internal clients

　　Provides quote management, project sourcing, and order execution for assigned Disney Cruise Line vessel

　　Coordinates and confirms requirements for on-board partners

　　Negotiates cost and lead time

　　Leverage global supply base to ensure acquisition of requirements at the best landed cost

　　Raises as needed to resolve issues, i.e. extended or missed timelines, order errors, and returns

　　Provides timely communication to partners

　　Negotiation of goods and services contracts and Statement’s of Work

　　Find opportunities to enhance value from the supply chain

　　Lead Supplier Relationship Management program in support of the Sourcing Department goals

　　Establishes supplier performance metrics, process Improvement and value opportunities

　　Support requirements for compliance with regulatory agencies (i.e. SOLAS, MARPOL, USCG, Lloyds Registry, etc.)

　　Lead and/or support business efforts to protect the brand and achieve Corporate Citizenship goals in Environmentally and Supplier Diversity

　　Required Qualifications & Skills

　　3+ years’ experience in supporting a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement department for Marine Industry and/ or Construction- Project-heavy related Space.

　　Negotiation experience of pricing and commercial terms and conditions

　　Drafting of Statements of Work for simple to moderately complex technical and non-technical engagements

　　Understanding and execution of a RFP (Request for Pricing/ proposal) process for Services or Goods.

　　Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Exchange, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

　　Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding

　　Keeps commitments and understands how to prioritize work with urgency

　　Interacts well with people who have different cultures, backgrounds and work styles (Invites diverse points of view)

　　Tailors messages appropriately to the audience

　　Uses technology to facilitate better results and support productivity

　　Analyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve (Conceives creative ideas)

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in a Cruise Line Sourcing department with understanding of the applicable Categories, including MRO and Marine Technical Operations or Hotel/ hospitality.

　　Contributes to team collaboration (Remaining productive despite uncertainty)

　　Uses knowledge of the company's products and services to meet customer needs and financial targets

　　Conveys relevant information (challenges, issues, trends, etc.) with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams in a candid and timely manner

　　Suggests ways to increase efficiencies in communication and production output with the team and key suppliers

　　Strengthens others through mentoring and feedback (Inspiring and motivating peers)

　　Operational familiarity with AMOS, Coupa, and SAP Sourcing and Procurement modules/ systems

　　Education

　　Minimum

　　Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline)Preferred

　　Masters DegreeJob ID: 10075450

　　Location: Celebration,Florida

　　Job Posting Company: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

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