Senior Specialist, Marketing Sourcing

Overview

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 Marketing 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, Enterprise Marketing Sourcing , this role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact Marketing initiatives and drive value across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

• 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 Business, Marketing, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in Marketing Sourcing, 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 $104,800.00 to $128,000.00 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.

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Location: Burbank,California

Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

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