Walt Disney World Strategic Sourcing Intern, Spring 2025
Job Posting Title: Walt Disney World Strategic Sourcing Intern, Spring 2025 Req ID: 10099239 Job Description: About the Role & Program We build happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and build the never-before-seen! As a Strategic Sourcing intern, you will have the outstanding opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our Strategic Sourcing department.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities : Perform data analysis to find opportunities for cost reduction and value creation (improved quality, cost, service and compliance) Perform liaison work between Strategic Sourcing and key clients, ensuring efficient supply chain methods Provide support for sourcing projects, including data analysis and supplier interface Facilitate supplier presentations Develop and implement eRFIs/eRFQs/eRFPs/eAuctions Participate in supplier... negotiations Perform external market assessment and opportunity analysis Develop and handle partner and supplier relationships and contract implementations Develop and implement sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives and priorities. Interns in this department may assist 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 Required Qualifications & Skills Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision Professional demeanor, focused, articulate and well organized Interns in this department may assist 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 and Supplier Diversity. Education Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a bachelors or masters degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Logistics, Economics, Finance or related field. Preferred Education Currently pursuing, or recently graduated with, an MBA Cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding) Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship. Must be at least 18 years of age Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. Must possess unrestricted work authorization Location of position: This position has opportunities in Lake Buena Vista, FL Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 to June 2025. This is a full-time position, and interns must be fully available for the duration fo the internship. Candidate must be available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship Housing: We provide housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here. Transportation: Must provide reliable transportation. Job Posting Segment: Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing Job Posting Primary Business: Strategic Sourcing Primary Job Posting Category: Other Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-08-28 Learn more about us Apply Job!