Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Technology
Core
Lead a team to develop and execute sourcing strategies for technology categories, partnering with senior stakeholders to maximize value and mitigate risk.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Technology)
Builds
Strategic category plans, supplier agreements, and procurement processes for Disney's technology needs.
Domain
Entertainment/Media industry, Technology procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, market intelligence analysis, contract management, team leadership, financial analysis, risk management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Business consulting experience, media/entertainment industry background, MBA or quantitative discipline
Technologies
SaaS, hardware, telecom, network/infrastructure, cloud, data center, IT security, enterprise identity and access management, data analytics, AI tools
Responsibilities
Develop technology category strategies, lead complex sourcing engagements from intake to contract award, use market intelligence to inform strategies, support continuous improvement of sourcing policies, build trusted relationships with segment leaders, lead supplier performance reviews, provide leadership for the Technology Sourcing team, manage three or more direct reports, prepare and execute structured negotiations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management
