Invite for Associate Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary:About the Role: The individual will be part of Disney s International Sourcing and Procurement division, which is responsible for Procurement activities outside of domestic US and is responsible for enabling TWDC APAC and India to strategically manage and deliver the total value contribution of the company s third party spend across all Services spend areas.Context:
• The individual will be part of Disney s International Sourcing and Procurement division, which is responsible for Procurement activities outside of the domestic US.
• The individual will be involved in sourcing initiatives with a specific focus on General and Professional service (GPS) spend areas across TWDC entities in India including Star India, Disney+ Hotstar, Disney India, National Geographic India, and others. The individual will oversee sourcing for a specific sub-category in General and Professional service (GPS) with skillsets and expertise to manage all General service categories.
• The role incumbert will be a primary interface with Business Unit operators to fulfill their Procurement needs. This individual will lead efforts to source and procure goods and services to support Company requirements. They will manage vendors with a focus on supply base, increasing spend with fewer vendors, and optimizing the value to the end-user.
• The role incumbent will help cross-functional teams responsible for developing and implementing Sourcing arrangements with preferred suppliers. They will source and negotiate supplier relationships for internal clients.
Key Responsibilities:
• The individual will be involved in extensive procurement of goods and services in General and professional service categories of spends for India businesses of Star and Disney India.
• Evaluate project costs in the domains of business service, professional service, facility operation, design & construction, and supply chain
• Work with the business partners to carve out most effective deal structures/vendor selections/rate cards and other terms to ensure sustainable and smooth project execution
• Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations with vendors on cost and other commercial terms following the Strategic Sourcing process
• Collaborate with Operations team, Legal team, Finance, and tax team to ensure timely execution of agreements
• Plan and execute activities to ensure prompt placement of orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services as required by LOB
• Manage escalations regarding payments, amendments, terminations, etc. and ensure prompt query addressal raised by vendors
• Ensure compliance with Strategic Sourcing policies and best practices
• Be aware of market trends and conditions in the General service domain and understand how these affect suppliers, cost of goods/services, pricing, and the resulting impact to business
• Provide rigorous cost and market analysis following models established by Sourcing focusing on total cost of ownership
• Analyse spend data to arrive at actionable insights and drive category level sourcing strategies
• Communicate and report to management the status of any critical purchases that could affect planning
• Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices and continuously improve professional skills and technical expertise
• Provide support to other territories as needed
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances
• Interact with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Ensure compliance, cost savings, and performance measures are established, tracked, and achieved
• Build/establish strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Work with finance and business teams to have an annual and long term plans and strategies for the requisite General Service sub-category in India
Areas of Accountability
• Total Cost of Ownership of services and goods procured
• Savings delivered on all such sourcing activities for the relevant categories
• Vendor Relationship management
• Business satisfaction with sourcing activities and contribution to overall business goals
• Adherence to Procurement Policies of the company
• Drafting sub-category level sourcing strategies for 5 year plan and Annual Operations Plan (AOP)
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
• Graduate/Post graduate degree, preferred in management
• 8-10 years experience with a blue-chip company with a renowned, strong record of procurement, world class procurement department
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of General Service categories will be an advantage
• Business acumen to think on sourcing strategies and implementation plan
• Able to handle standalone projects with minimum supervision
• Experience operating as an internal business consultant
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Expertise in using MS Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to work with multiple APAC countries is a must.
Personal Attributes & Competencies:Thinks Strategically
• Develops clear and consistent strategies to achieve the vision
• Leverages synergy opportunities across functions and businesses
• Examines issues from a broad perspective, considering impact beyond the immediate scope
• Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technological advances
Builds Relationships
• Engages colleagues across the organization to optimize performance
• Manages the needs of diverse stakeholders
• Facilitates win-win situations
Communicates Effectively
• Obtains full engagement through inspiring communications
• Provides appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment
• Effectively persuades others to support ideas and plans
• Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding
Drives Results
• Translates strategy into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans
• Manages projects, processes, and resources to produce desired outcomes
• Uses technology to facilitate better results
• Analyses data and information to drive decisions
Inspires Creativity and Innovation
• Proactively looks for new opportunities
• Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries
• Challenges the status quo
Champions Change
• Articulates a compelling business case for change
• Supports new initiatives
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes
Exhibits Professional Excellence
• Pursues excellence with integrity, passion, and courage
• Shows consistency in words and actions
• Treats others with respect
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Keyskills :
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