Sourcing Specialist, Studio Entertainment

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Description:
Job Responsibilities
The Sourcing Specialist will be a part of a team responsible for Studio related Sourcing and Procurement activities with a focus on client management, category management, and technical solutions in support of Studio business units within the Company.

This individual will be 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.

The Sourcing Specialist will participate on cross- functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers.

The Sourcing Specialist will continuously 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. The Sourcing Specialist will source and negotiate supply relationships for internal clients.

Reporting Relationship:
The Sourcing Specialist will report to the Director, Studio Entertainment, Sourcing and Procurement.

Key Accountabilities
-Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness and cost
-Evaluate total cost/supply analyses to identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership
-Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following established Strategic Sourcing methodology
-Execute balanced supplier selection metrics that extend beyond purchase
-Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices
-Continually assess market conditions and develop procurement strategies that maximize value to the Company
-Lead cross-functional sourcing projects that meet the client’s requirements
-Communicate and report to management the status of any critical purchases that could affect planning and decision-making
-Analyze market trends and conditions that affect suppliers, cost of goods, pricing, and the resulting impact on clients
-Research and implement “best practices” for procurement, including supporting technologies related to sourcing commodities
-Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices
-Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances

Critical Skills Required
Core Skills:
-Strong analytical skills
-Strong written and communication skills
-Strong negotiation skills
-Ability to collaborate in a team environment
-Ability to interact with employees at all levels
-Internal customer focus
-Ability/desire to work in diverse environment
-Experiences with SAP or other ERP

Knowledge of:
-Sourcing and Procurement processes
-Best practices including procurement card, EDI, ERS, EFT, Strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.
-Mainframe and client/server materials, management, purchasing and applications of payables

Required Qualifications:
-3-5 years experience procuring goods and services
-Experience in Media, Studio and Home Entertainment industries
-Bachelor’s degree required in Business or other quantitative discipline
-Professional certification in C.P.M., Logistics or S.C.M. preferred

Other Requirements:
-Willingness to travel (position may require up to 15% travel)

Business Overview
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with 2008 annual revenues of $37.8 billion. Its four business segments include Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment and Consumer Products. Disney products are sold in 190 different countries around the world under some of the following brands: ABC Television Network, ESPN, ABC Family, Disney Channel, SOAPnet, ABC Studios, Walt Disney Television Animation, Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Publishing, Touchstone Pictures, Miramax, Disney Theatrical Productions, Walt Disney Records, Lyric Street Records, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland.


Req ID: 210689

Requirements:
Job Responsibilities
The Sourcing Specialist will be a part of a team responsible for Studio related Sourcing and Procurement activities with a focus on client management, category management, and technical solutions in support of Studio business units within the Company.

This individual will be 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.

The Sourcing Specialist will participate on cross- functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers.

The Sourcing Specialist will continuously 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. The Sourcing Specialist will source and negotiate supply relationships for internal clients.

Reporting Relationship:
The Sourcing Specialist will report to the Director, Studio Entertainment, Sourcing and Procurement.

Key Accountabilities
-Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness and cost
-Evaluate total cost/supply analyses to identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership
-Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following established Strategic Sourcing methodology
-Execute balanced supplier selection metrics that extend beyond purchase
-Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices
-Continually assess market conditions and develop procurement strategies that maximize value to the Company
-Lead cross-functional sourcing projects that meet the client’s requirements
-Communicate and report to management the status of any critical purchases that could affect planning and decision-making
-Analyze market trends and conditions that affect suppliers, cost of goods, pricing, and the resulting impact on clients
-Research and implement “best practices” for procurement, including supporting technologies related to sourcing commodities
-Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices
-Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances

Critical Skills Required
Core Skills:
-Strong analytical skills
-Strong written and communication skills
-Strong negotiation skills
-Ability to collaborate in a team environment
-Ability to interact with employees at all levels
-Internal customer focus
-Ability/desire to work in diverse environment
-Experiences with SAP or other ERP

Knowledge of:
-Sourcing and Procurement processes
-Best practices including procurement card, EDI, ERS, EFT, Strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.
-Mainframe and client/server materials, management, purchasing and applications of payables

Required Qualifications:
-3-5 years experience procuring goods and services
-Experience in Media, Studio and Home Entertainment industries
-Bachelor’s degree required in Business or other quantitative discipline
-Professional certification in C.P.M., Logistics or S.C.M. preferred

Other Requirements:
-Willingness to travel (position may require up to 15% travel)

Business Overview
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with 2008 annual revenues of $37.8 billion. Its four business segments include Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment and Consumer Products. Disney products are sold in 190 different countries around the world under some of the following brands: ABC Television Network, ESPN, ABC Family, Disney Channel, SOAPnet, ABC Studios, Walt Disney Television Animation, Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Publishing, Touchstone Pictures, Miramax, Disney Theatrical Productions, Walt Disney Records, Lyric Street Records, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland.


Req ID: 210689

Education: Not Specified

Experience: Not Specified

Travel: None

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Job Created: Sat Oct 31 2009 04:29:20 AM
Last Modified: Sat Oct 31 2009 04:29:20 AM