Experienced Full Stack Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Professional Services Procurement

At arenaflex, we're storytellers, pushing the boundaries of innovation to create unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. As a key member of our talented team, you'll have the opportunity to join a dynamic crew that drives strategic sourcing of Professional Services for The Walt Disney Company. If you're passionate about building relationships, advising on market engagement, and leading deal negotiations, we want to hear from you!

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a global leader in the entertainment industry, with a rich history of creating iconic movies, products, interactive games, parks, and resorts. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted storyteller, and we're now seeking a skilled Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary

As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies to maximize the value of our $1B+ annual professional services spend. You'll work closely with business stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities for cost savings, mitigate risks, and drive process improvements. Your expertise will be essential in building relationships with key executives, advising on market engagement, leading deal negotiations, and optimizing cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

* Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to maximize the value of professional services spend

• Build relationships with key executives, advising on market engagement and identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Lead deal negotiations, ensuring compliance with TWDC policies and procedures
• Evaluate providers and experts based on pre-determined criteria, developing and leading RFI/RFP processes
• Analyze bids, identifying opportunities to obtain the best value for arenaflex
• Prepare and execute clear, data-driven negotiation techniques using Strategic Sourcing methodology
• Prepare and execute contracts, ensuring compliance with Sourcing and Procurement regulations and best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute performance control applications with providers
• Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement regulations and best practices
• Communicate and document the reputation of any significant outside relationships that may impact planning and decision-making
• Analyze market trends and conditions that may impact internal stakeholders and outside providers or pricing
• Participate in professional development activities to stay up-to-date on contemporary best practices
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances

Key Skills and Qualifications

* 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience, with a minimum of 2 years in professional services sourcing

• Ability to engage with and establish relationships with personnel at all levels
• Strong strategic agility, analytical skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills, with experience working with a legal department on boilerplate revisions to terms and conditions
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment, with internal client awareness and the ability to work in various environments
• Knowledge of Sourcing & Procurement processes, basic legal terms and conditions, and entertainment industry trends and conditions
• Proven expertise in all aspects of the sourcing process for professional services agreements
• Established experience working with a legal department on 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

What We Offer

* Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
• Professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on contemporary best practices
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time off and holidays

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to build the future together!

Equal Employment Opportunity

arenaflex is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives. Apply for this job