Sourcing Specialist

Company: Disney Cruise Line
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

The Department has the primary responsibility of sourcing goods and services and coordinating their delivery for the Disney Cruise Line Ships and the private Islands. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for coordinating the requirements from the stakeholder, and fulfilling those requirements from the market in the required timeline, and by the most cost effective means through effective quoting and negotiation. The Specialist works with partner departments to coordinate the most expedited and cost efficient shipping modes, and ensures that all shipping documentation is in accordance with Trade and Compliance guidelines.Responsibilities : The Sourcing Specialist will be a part of a team responsible for with a focus on client management, category management, and technical solutions in support of DCL operations.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 clientsProvides quote management and order execution for assigned DCL vesselCoordinates and confirms requirements for on-board stakeholdersNegotiates cost and lead timeLeverage global supply base to ensure acquisition of requirements at the best landed costEscalates as needed to resolve issues, i.e. extended or missed timelines, order errors, and returnsProvides timely communication to stakeholderNegotiation of goods and services contracts and Statement's of WorkIdentify opportunities to enhance value from the supply chainThe Sourcing Specialist leads Supplier Relationship Management program in support of the Sourcing Department goalsEstablishes supplier performance metrics, process Improvement and value-add opportunitiesThe Sourcing Specialist will support DCL requirements for compliance with regulatory agencies (i.e. SOLAS, MARPOL, USCG, Lloyds Registry, etc.)The Sourcing Specialist will lead and/or support business efforts to protect the brand and achieve Corporate Citizenship goals in Environmentally and Supplier Diversity Basic Qualifications : 3-5 years' experience in supporting a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement departmentNegotiation experience of pricing and commercial terms and conditionsDrafting of Statements of Work for simple to moderately complex technical and non-technical engagementsCompetent in Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Exchange, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)Listens and asks questions to ensure understandingKeeps commitmentsInteracts well with people who have different cultures, backgrounds and work styles (Invites diverse points of view)Tailors messages appropriately to the audienceUses technology to facilitate better results and support productivityAnalyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve (Conceives creative ideas)Required Education : Bachelor's Degree (Business, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline)Additional Information : #CPGPJOBS #DPEPFLA

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