Category Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for technology spend areas, driving value, innovation, and operational excellence for Disney's enterprise.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing and category management individual contributor
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and commercial agreements for technology products and services
Domain
Corporate procurement / Technology sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, market analysis, supplier evaluation, financial analysis, project management, data analytics
Preferred skills
Global organization experience, media/entertainment industry knowledge, international team collaboration, supplier lifecycle management
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, spend analytics tools, procurement platforms
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFIs, and supplier evaluations; Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost and mitigate risk; Manage key supplier relationships and drive performance; Perform complex financial and operational analyses to support executive decisions; Mentor sourcing professionals and promote best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
