Strategic Sourcing Intern

Job Description

About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts:

“We build happiness.” That’s the motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything they do. At Disney, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the magic by helping their teams push the limits of entertainment and create never-before-seen experiences.

Strategic Sourcing Intern:

This internship offers a unique opportunity to assist the Strategic Sourcing department with a variety of projects. You’ll play a crucial role in contributing to Disney’s success by:

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Perform data analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation, focusing on areas like improved quality, cost, service, and compliance.
• Liaison Work: Act as a bridge between Strategic Sourcing and key clients, ensuring efficient supply chain methods are in place.
• Sourcing Project Support: Provide support for sourcing projects, including data analysis, supplier interface, and facilitating supplier presentations.
• eRFIs/eRFQs/eRFPs/eAuctions: Develop and implement these procurement tools to streamline the sourcing process.
• Negotiations: Participate in supplier negotiations to secure the best deals for Disney.
• Market Research: Conduct external market assessments and opportunity analyses to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Relationship Management: Develop and manage partner and supplier relationships, including contract implementations.
• Strategy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that align with business initiatives and priorities.

Internship Teams:

You might have the opportunity to work with any of the following teams:

• Design and Construction
• Facility & Operations Services
• Fixtures, Furnishing & Equipment
• Food and Beverage
• Cruise Line
• Marketing & Graphics
• Professional Services
• Walt Disney Imagineering
• Supplier Diversity

Requirements:

• Education: Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at an accredited college/university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Logistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with an MBA.
• GPA: Cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Eligibility:
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter prior to the internship.
• OR, must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months.
• OR, currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience: Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Work Authorization: Must possess unrestricted work authorization.

Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Program Length: January 2025 to June 2025 (Full-time).

Housing: Housing opportunities are available through American Campus Communities (for Florida-based interns).

Transportation: You must provide reliable transportation.