Sr Specialist, Strategic Sourcing LATAM

Sr. Specialist, Strategic Sourcing LATAM

Be part of the story

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Media Networks; Parks, Experiences and Products; Studio Entertainment; and Direct-to-Consumer and International.

How you will contribute to our magical experience?

In this role, as a Marketing Senior Sourcing Specialist you will develop and implements Strategic Sourcing arrangements while building relationships with local stakeholders to facilitate the sourcing process as the point of contact for the sourcing organization in Brazil.

The Marketing Senior Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for:

• Develops and implements Strategic Sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers that optimize value by improve transparency, efficiency, quality, and satisfaction.
• Executes balanced supplier selection metrics that extend beyond purchase price.
• Leads cross-functional sourcing projects that meet client requirements.
• Assesses market conditions and develops procurement strategies to maximize value.
• Interface with local leadership and operations teams to assist in the implementation of the Sourcing strategies and to comply with policies.
• Act as a Point of contact for Sourcing in Brazil.
• Develop trusted relationship with internal clients.
• Perform bidding process.
• Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations, as well as helping preparing contracts that ensure optimal post-award administration.

What we need from yoube part of this story:

• Requires 5 - 7 years of progressive experience preferred in FMCG.
• Experience in Marketing and Media Sourcing categories.
• Experience in managing categories and building sourcing strategies.
• Experience in communicating/ engaging effectively with senior management.
• Skills / key Competences: Strategic Sourcing Management, Collaboration & Partnering, Change Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Strategic Thinking.
• Strong ability to influence and explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Ability to work independently and think strategically while navigating through complex matrix environments.
• Credible, proactive, and trusted thought-partner who has built relationships and delivered results.

Required Education

• Graduate's degree in supply chain management, engineering or business required.
• Advanced English is necessary. Bilingual. Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Advanced Spanish is a plus.

Additional Information:

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers and hire under equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability and gender identity. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

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“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney