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************************************************************** JobCircle.com is the largest regional job board in the Mid-Atlantic region, with tens of thousands of job offerings in PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, and Washington D.C.  To learn more, visit http://www.jobcircle.com?source=ng ************************************************************** Job _title_:     Sourcing Specialist Job Location:  CT: Bristol Pay Rate:      Open Job Length:    full time Start Date:    2010-01-26 Company Name:  The Walt Disney Company Contact:       Recruiter Phone:         email only please Fax:           email only please De_script_ion:   Job Responsibilities As part of the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team, the Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and procurement activities with a focus on stakeholder management, category management, and technical solutions. The Sourcing Specialist will support multiple levels of leadership and contributors across multiple business units of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including those in the Studio, Media Networks, Theme Parks & Resorts, Consumer Products, Disney Interactive Media Group, and Corporate segments. While specific projects will vary, the Sourcing Specialist will be accountable for creating value through leading and supporting business unit sourcing initiatives with primary focus on Production Goods and Services in close collaboration with diverse business partners, which enable internal stakeholders to achieve their strategic and operational goals while driving reductions in Total Cost of Ownership. This role requires the development and execution of data-driven sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as the ability to negotiate. This person will be expected to build relationships with stakeholders within Strategic Sourcing and Procurement and across multiple business units, as well as with legal and financial representatives across the Company. The Sourcing Specialist will endeavor to improve the procure to pay processes by helping team members identify and implement methods to reduce cycle times, improve customer service and reduce costs. Reporting Relationship: The Sourcing Specialist will report to Sr. Manager within Media Networks, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. Responsibilities: The Sourcing Specialists responsibilities include: ? Project Management ? With the guidance of senior management, take on the responsibility for projects. Contribute to identification of _object_ives, deliverables, plans, timelines, needs, and budget. Drive project activity through the communication of expectations, enforcement of deadlines, and creation and evaluation of deliverables. Set corrective action plans and implement contingency plans as needed. Bring issues immediately to the attention of senior management, and consult with senior management and project management experts as needed. Facilitate communication between project team and stakeholders. Significantly contribute to quality review. ? Financial & Operational Analysis ? Conceive comparative analyses, determine what data is needed and how to display. Create and validate spreadsheets. Independently determine cost elements and identify trends within a data set. Define data needed to meet _object_ives and develop an effective plan for gathering it. Utilize data analysis to solve business problems. Draw conclusions from analyses that are not immediately obvious. ? Market Research ? _base_d on an understanding of stakeholder needs, identify potential sources of supply, determine capabilities of suppliers? product and service offerings, and relate offerings to stakeholder needs. Build a general understanding of the supply market for supported areas, and leverage that understanding to generate better agreements. Actively pursues identification of MWBE and sustainable (i.e., • green?) suppliers. ? Supplier Management ? Build in-depth knowledge of suppliers? business strategies to assess likelihood of long-term fit. Quantify risks and opportunities. Prepare RFI/RFQ/RFPs that facilitate stakeholders? assessment of the validity of responses. Utilize comparison metrics to determine best-fit suppliers. As instructed, collect data necessary in support of an ongoing supplier development program. Maintain ongoing contact with suppliers to resolve operational issues. ? Negotiation ? Lead or support the development of negotiation plans using a standard process, and ready team for pending negotiations. Demonstrate the ability to put a structured sourcing process into action in formal and informal negotiations, and leverage the process to resolve conflicts and build consensus. Conduct negotiations with suppliers and work closely with operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure interests are addressed, conflicts are resolved, and successful conclusions are reached. Achieve a financial savings target, jointly defined with management, during each fiscal year. ? Contract Management ? Proactively seek information on similar, relevant, past agreements and apply such information to optimize current results. Maintain a working knowledge of relationships and agreements with assigned suppliers. Implement monitoring and performance tracking methods, evaluate performance data, and take necessary corrective action after obtaining the input of management and/or Legal where appropriate. Understand the short and long-term impacts and risks associated with agreements and business decisions. Prepare written reports and presentations on contract administration activities for others in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. ? Value Generation & Tracking ? Maintain and complete all required documentation to accurately quantify the _base_line value of goods and services being sourced, the value of negotiations at each stage in the process, and the final change in total cost of ownership. Create supporting documentation to applicable standards such that the value generated can be included in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement reporting. ? Relationship Building ? Leverage information from a variety of sources to exceed expectations of internal business partners. Nurture and maintain a collaborative environment between stakeholders and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, while providing oversight of sourcing activities. Successfully address the needs of multiple stakeholders. Help other team members to enable change through sourcing initiatives. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement best practices. Demonstrate understanding of world class customer service. ? Communication ? Apply active listening skills by confirming understanding of issues being discussed and asking clarifying questions. Put information into context, and demonstrate comprehension of complex issues. Independently, or with minimal supervision, prepare and present reports and presentations, using data from a variety of sources. Demonstrate ability to facilitate parts of team meetings. Develop and implement basic communication plans. Maintain open communication channels with stakeholders. Utilize different communication _style_s as appropriate. Communicate to management the status of any critical purchases that could affect planning and decision-making ? Personal & Team Accountability ? Assist new staff in learning job tasks, rules and procedures. Create basic performance metrics for initiatives and measure against them. Show drive and initiative in team environments by exemplifying the business standards and practices of TWDC. Contribute suggestions to assist management in the development of team goals or _object_ives. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices. Demonstrate and practice a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities. Core Skills: ? Strong negotiation skills ? Strong analytical skills; MS Excel proficient ? Strong written and communication skills; MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficient ? Ability to work independently as well as lead and participate in cross functional teams throughout a full project lifecycle ? Ability to collaborate in a team environment ? Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment ? Ability to interact with employees at all levels ? Internal customer focus ? Ability and desire to work in diverse environment ? Knowledge of one or more key categories of in-scope goods and/or services ? Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes ? Awareness of best practices regarding supplier relationship management (e.g., strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.) ? Intellectual curiosity and professional commitment to excellence Required Qualifications ? Bachelors degree in Business or other quantitative discipline ? 3-5 years experience procuring goods and services ? Understanding of basic sourcing processes and ability to employ strategic analytical models (e.g., Porters 5 forces) Desired Qualifications ? Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement or Supply Chain Management/Logistics processes ? Internal or external business consulting experience highly desired ? Relevant entertainment production industry experience ? Professional certification in C.P.M., Logistics, S.C.M. or similar ? Experience with SAP, Ariba, or other ERP ? 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,
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************************************************************** JobCircle.com is the largest regional job board in the Mid-Atlantic region, with tens of thousands of job offerings in PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, and Washington D.C.  To learn more, visit http://www.jobcircle.com?source=ng ************************************************************** Job _title_:     Sourcing Specialist Job Location:  CT: Bristol Pay Rate:      Open Job Length:    full time Start Date:    2010-01-26 Company Name:  The Walt Disney Company Contact:       Recruiter Phone:         email only please Fax:           email only please De_script_ion:   Job Responsibilities As part of the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team, the Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and procurement activities with a focus on stakeholder management, category management, and technical solutions. The Sourcing Specialist will support multiple levels of leadership and contributors across multiple business units of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including those in the Studio, Media Networks, Theme Parks & Resorts, Consumer Products, Disney Interactive Media Group, and Corporate segments. While specific projects will vary, the Sourcing Specialist will be accountable for creating value through leading and supporting business unit sourcing initiatives with primary focus on Production Goods and Services in close collaboration with diverse business partners, which enable internal stakeholders to achieve their strategic and operational goals while driving reductions in Total Cost of Ownership. This role requires the development and execution of data-driven sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as the ability to negotiate. This person will be expected to build relationships with stakeholders within Strategic Sourcing and Procurement and across multiple business units, as well as with legal and financial representatives across the Company. The Sourcing Specialist will endeavor to improve the procure to pay processes by helping team members identify and implement methods to reduce cycle times, improve customer service and reduce costs. Reporting Relationship: The Sourcing Specialist will report to Sr. Manager within Media Networks, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. Responsibilities: The Sourcing Specialists responsibilities include: ? Project Management ? With the guidance of senior management, take on the responsibility for projects. Contribute to identification of _object_ives, deliverables, plans, timelines, needs, and budget. Drive project activity through the communication of expectations, enforcement of deadlines, and creation and evaluation of deliverables. Set corrective action plans and implement contingency plans as needed. Bring issues immediately to the attention of senior management, and consult with senior management and project management experts as needed. Facilitate communication between project team and stakeholders. Significantly contribute to quality review. ? Financial & Operational Analysis ? Conceive comparative analyses, determine what data is needed and how to display. Create and validate spreadsheets. Independently determine cost elements and identify trends within a data set. Define data needed to meet _object_ives and develop an effective plan for gathering it. Utilize data analysis to solve business problems. Draw conclusions from analyses that are not immediately obvious. ? Market Research ? _base_d on an understanding of stakeholder needs, identify potential sources of supply, determine capabilities of suppliers? product and service offerings, and relate offerings to stakeholder needs. Build a general understanding of the supply market for supported areas, and leverage that understanding to generate better agreements. Actively pursues identification of MWBE and sustainable (i.e., • green?) suppliers. ? Supplier Management ? Build in-depth knowledge of suppliers? business strategies to assess likelihood of long-term fit. Quantify risks and opportunities. Prepare RFI/RFQ/RFPs that facilitate stakeholders? assessment of the validity of responses. Utilize comparison metrics to determine best-fit suppliers. As instructed, collect data necessary in support of an ongoing supplier development program. Maintain ongoing contact with suppliers to resolve operational issues. ? Negotiation ? Lead or support the development of negotiation plans using a standard process, and ready team for pending negotiations. Demonstrate the ability to put a structured sourcing process into action in formal and informal negotiations, and leverage the process to resolve conflicts and build consensus. Conduct negotiations with suppliers and work closely with operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure interests are addressed, conflicts are resolved, and successful conclusions are reached. Achieve a financial savings target, jointly defined with management, during each fiscal year. ? Contract Management ? Proactively seek information on similar, relevant, past agreements and apply such information to optimize current results. Maintain a working knowledge of relationships and agreements with assigned suppliers. Implement monitoring and performance tracking methods, evaluate performance data, and take necessary corrective action after obtaining the input of management and/or Legal where appropriate. Understand the short and long-term impacts and risks associated with agreements and business decisions. Prepare written reports and presentations on contract administration activities for others in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. ? Value Generation & Tracking ? Maintain and complete all required documentation to accurately quantify the _base_line value of goods and services being sourced, the value of negotiations at each stage in the process, and the final change in total cost of ownership. Create supporting documentation to applicable standards such that the value generated can be included in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement reporting. ? Relationship Building ? Leverage information from a variety of sources to exceed expectations of internal business partners. Nurture and maintain a collaborative environment between stakeholders and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, while providing oversight of sourcing activities. Successfully address the needs of multiple stakeholders. Help other team members to enable change through sourcing initiatives. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement best practices. Demonstrate understanding of world class customer service. ? Communication ? Apply active listening skills by confirming understanding of issues being discussed and asking clarifying questions. Put information into context, and demonstrate comprehension of complex issues. Independently, or with minimal supervision, prepare and present reports and presentations, using data from a variety of sources. Demonstrate ability to facilitate parts of team meetings. Develop and implement basic communication plans. Maintain open communication channels with stakeholders. Utilize different communication _style_s as appropriate. Communicate to management the status of any critical purchases that could affect planning and decision-making ? Personal & Team Accountability ? Assist new staff in learning job tasks, rules and procedures. Create basic performance metrics for initiatives and measure against them. Show drive and initiative in team environments by exemplifying the business standards and practices of TWDC. Contribute suggestions to assist management in the development of team goals or _object_ives. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices. Demonstrate and practice a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities. Core Skills: ? Strong negotiation skills ? Strong analytical skills; MS Excel proficient ? Strong written and communication skills; MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficient ? Ability to work independently as well as lead and participate in cross functional teams throughout a full project lifecycle ? Ability to collaborate in a team environment ? Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment ? Ability to interact with employees at all levels ? Internal customer focus ? Ability and desire to work in diverse environment ? Knowledge of one or more key categories of in-scope goods and/or services ? Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes ? Awareness of best practices regarding supplier relationship management (e.g., strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.) ? Intellectual curiosity and professional commitment to excellence Required Qualifications ? Bachelors degree in Business or other quantitative discipline ? 3-5 years experience procuring goods and services ? Understanding of basic sourcing processes and ability to employ strategic analytical models (e.g., Porters 5 forces) Desired Qualifications ? Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement or Supply Chain Management/Logistics processes ? Internal or external business consulting experience highly desired ? Relevant entertainment production industry experience ? Professional certification in C.P.M., Logistics, S.C.M. or similar ? Experience with SAP, Ariba, or other ERP ? 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,
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