Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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Burbank, CA, USA
In-Office
87K-106K Annually
Junior
Digital Media • Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Support development and execution of sourcing strategies for Digital & Social and other marketing categories. Identify cost savings and process improvements, manage vendor relationships, monitor market trends, and collaborate with Marketing and Finance to deliver sourcing solutions and RFx/contract execution.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting Title:

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Req ID:

10142154

Job Description:

Overview

Join a team that powers the magic behind the scenes. The Enterprise Sourcing team is a strategic partner across the company, driving excellence in stakeholder collaboration, vendor management, and sourcing innovation. We work closely with leaders across Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences—including brands like Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Searchlight, Disney+, Hulu, ABC, FX, and more—to ensure initiatives are supported by best-in-class sourcing strategies.

We are seeking a Specialist with experience in Strategic Sourcing or Marketing Sourcing. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative partner who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing, this role offers the opportunity to influence high impact initiatives and drive value across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement sourcing strategies for Digital & Social, with flexibility to support additional Marketing categories as needed.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation across Digital & Social, while ensuring alignment with Marketing and Finance goals.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and explore innovative sourcing models to unlock enterprise-wide value.
  • Build strong relationships with Marketing and Finance partners to understand their strategic priorities and deliver tailored sourcing solutions.
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships that support shared objectives, service expectations, and performance outcomes.
  • Monitor market trends and vendor capabilities to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risk.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or related field.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills – able to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams.
  • Understanding of the full Strategic Sourcing lifecycle, from strategy development, RFx execution, contract negotiation and execution.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
  • Professional, customer-focused, and highly organized with strong project management capabilities.
  • Resourceful and effective at managing projects independently.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The hiring range for this position in California is $87,200.00 to $106,400.00 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 Posting Segment:

Corporate Finance

Job Posting Primary Business:

Sourcing and Procurement

Primary Job Posting Category:

Purchasing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-03-13

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or related field
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to collaborate across teams
  • Understanding of full Strategic Sourcing lifecycle including strategy development, RFx execution, and contract negotiation
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
  • Professional, customer-focused, highly organized with strong project management capabilities
  • Resourceful and effective at managing projects independently
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.

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The Company
HQ: Burbank, CA
219,548 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.

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