Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary:

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 Senior Sourcing Specialist with deep expertise in Strategic Sourcing, specifically in the area of Marketing Technology. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative partner who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

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

Key Responsibilities

* Design and implement sourcing strategies for Marketing Technology, with flexibility to support additional categories as needed.

* Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including scope development, supplier identification, bid management, evaluation, and executive-ready award recommendations.

* Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation across Marketing Technology, while ensuring alignment with Marketing and Finance goals.

* Partner with key stakeholders, vendors, and Legal to execute enterprise agreements, SaaS contracts, licensing negotiations, and renewals.

* Act as a strategic advisor to Marketing partners, providing guidance on Sourcing approach, supplier landscape, and best-practices.

* 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 strategic vendor relationships that support shared objectives, service expectations, and performance outcomes.

* Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risk.

Qualifications & Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.

* 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, or related field. Marketing Technology experience strongly preferred.

* Strong stakeholder engagement skills-able to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across teams.

* Expertise in the full Strategic Sourcing lifecycle, from strategy development to contract negotiation and execution.

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

* Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value agreements with a focus on operational and financial outcomes.

* 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 $ to $ 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.