Experienced Full Stack Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Professional Services Procurement

At arenaflex, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, feasible. We do that through utilizing and growing the contemporary era and pushing the envelope to convey memories to lifestyles through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that provides exceptional innovative content to audiences across the world.

Job Summary:

arenaflex is seeking an experienced Full Stack Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic team responsible for the strategic sourcing of Professional Services for The Walt Disney Company. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for building relationships with key executives, advising on market engagement to identify top-tier dealer partners, leading deal negotiations, and assisting to optimize cross-functional dealer relationships. You will work on a wide range of projects that will keep your role exciting, exposing you to many service-providing industries, including consulting and advisory, financial, tax, audit, data subscriptions, translations, temporary workers, managed services, etc., and allowing your growth in strategic thinking, relationship building, innovative problem-solving, process improvement, innovation sourcing, and other key skills that will increase you as a robust business leader.

Responsibilities:

* Participate and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives with key internal stakeholders

• Evaluate providers and experts based on pre-determined selection criteria
• Develop and lead RFI/RFP process for professional services according to TWDC policy and procedures
• Analyze bids based on overall cost/delivery to identify opportunities to obtain the best value
• Prepare and execute clear, data-driven negotiation techniques using Strategic Sourcing methodology
• Prepare and execute contracts, as well as perform post-award administration
• Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance control applications with providers that focus on quality, responsiveness, and cost
• Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement regulations and best practices
• Communicate and document to management the reputation of any significant external relationships that may impact planning and decision-making
• Analyze market trends and situations that affect internal stakeholders and external providers and/or pricing
• Participate in professional development activities to stay up-to-date with current business best practices
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances
• Show expertise with all aspects of the sourcing process for professional services agreements
• Demonstrate experience in drafting and executing professional services agreements
• Have experience working with a legal department on matters regarding boilerplate revisions to terms and conditions

Key Skills and Qualifications:

* 5+ Years of strategic sourcing experience with a minimum 2 years of professional services class sourcing

• Ability to engage with and establish relationships with personnel at all levels
• Strong strategic agility
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Internal client awareness
• Ability/choice to work in various environments
• Ability to handle ambiguity
• Knowledge of:

+ Sourcing & Procurement processes + Basic legal terms and conditions + Entertainment industry trends and situations + Proven expertise with all aspects of the sourcing process for professional services agreements + Established experience working with the legal department on matters regarding boilerplate revisions to terms and conditions

• Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working with and/or for companies that offer consulting and advisory services + Professional Services Sourcing history is a plus + Consulting/Advisory history is a plus

• Required Education:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Why Join arenaflex:

* arenaflex is a dynamic and innovative company that provides exceptional innovative content to audiences across the world

• Our team is passionate about storytelling and making the impossible, feasible
• We offer a wide range of projects that will keep your role exciting and challenging
• You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to excellence
• arenaflex offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a comprehensive health insurance plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to all employees

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced strategic sourcing professional who is passionate about storytelling and making the impossible, feasible, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Job! Apply for this job