**About the Role:** The Senior Sourcing Specialist supporting Architecture Design & Engineering (AD&E) and construction professional services will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing commercial and technical contractual arrangements through competitive bids and contract negotiations. This individual should have proven proficiency with all aspects of the sourcing process for design services and should have experience with various contracting methodologies. Other responsibilities include: **What You Will Do:** + Ensure compliance with Strategic Sourcing policies and best practices. + Identify, evaluate, and qualify category-specific suppliers, and other consultants based on a defined selection criterion. + Early engagement in project development timeline from blue sky ideation, feasibility, concept, schematic, design development through completion of construction documents. + Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiation strategies utilizing Strategic Sourcing methodology. + Lead RFQ/RFP processes for professional services in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures. + Analyze bids based on best value to achieve overall optimal value. + Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration/negotiation. + Assist, implement and influence supplier performance management programs that focus on contractual responsibility, quality, responsiveness, and cost. + Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making. + Analyze market industry trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing. + Issue internal reports to Management and Stakeholders related to department spend and savings initiatives. + Provide support to multiple segments as needed. **Skills and Qualifications** : + 5 or more years or more design/construction-related experience in the strategic sourcing disciplines or equivalent experience + Ability to engage and establish confidence and trusted relationships with senior leadership and all position levels; both internal and external + Strong strategic agility and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively report out findings + Proven track record of meeting commitments in a schedule-driven environment + Internal stakeholder focus – ability to identify/solicit key stakeholder needs and develop and implement strategies, processes, and solutions + Strong ability to prioritize assignments, manage time and multi-task + Ability/desire to work in diverse, highly collaborative environment + Ability to deal with ambiguity, with a strong attention to detail + Familiarization with working with international vendors is preferred + Competent in the negotiation of key contractual language/terms and conditions (i.e. indemnification, audit rights, ownership, etc.) + Proven track record demonstrating integrity and ethics in all instances + Refined written and oral communication, and proficient presentation abilities + Knowledge of Sourcing processes, basic legal terms and conditions, and entertainment industry trends and conditions + Experience in drafting and executing design and professional service agreements as well as change orders + Ability to work with and adapt to company systems, such as SAP and Coupa along with a proficiency in Microsoft 365 + Willingness to travel (position may require <5% travel) **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree required in business, construction management, supply chain, finance, engineering, or equivalent experience + Preferred Education: Master’s degree in business or another quantitative discipline **Additional Information:** 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 The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $103,500.00 to $138,800.00 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. **Job ID:** 10128593 **Location:** Glendale,California **Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney World Resort The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.