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Senior Specialist, Marketing Sourcing

ESPN (Disney)

Senior Specialist, Marketing Sourcing

ESPN (Disney)

burbank

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On-site

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Full-time

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2w ago

Job Posting Title: Senior Specialist, Marketing Sourcing Req ID: 10133957 Job Description: **Overview** Join a team that powers the magic behind the scenes. The Enterprise Sourcing team is a strategic partner across the company, driving excellence in stakeholder collaboration, vendor management, and sourcing innovation. We work closely with leaders across **Disney Entertainment**, **ESPN**, and **Disney Experiences**—including brands like **Pixar**, **Marvel**, **Lucasfilm**, **Searchlight**, **Disney+**, **Hulu**, **ABC**, **FX**, and more—to ensure initiatives are supported by best-in-class sourcing strategies. We are seeking a **Senior Sourcing Specialist** with deep expertise in **Marketing Sourcing**, specifically in the area of **Marketing Technology**. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative partner who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment. Reporting to the **Sr. Manager, Marketing Sourcing**, this role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact Marketing initiatives and drive value across the enterprise. **Key Responsibilities** - Design and implement sourcing strategies for Marketing Technology, with flexibility to support additional Marketing categories as needed. - Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation across Marketing Technology, while ensuring alignment with Marketing and Finance goals. - Promote cross-functional collaboration and explore innovative sourcing models to unlock enterprise-wide value. - Build strong relationships with Marketing and Finance partners to understand their strategic priorities and deliver tailored sourcing solutions. - Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support shared objectives, service expectations, and performance outcomes. - Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risk. **Qualifications & Skills** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. - 3+ years of experience in Marketing Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, or related field. Marketing Technology experience strongly preferred. - Strong stakeholder engagement skills—able to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across teams. - Expertise in the full Strategic Sourcing lifecycle, from strategy development to contract negotiation and execution. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. - Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value agreements with a focus on operational and financial outcomes. - Professional, customer-focused, and highly organized with strong project management capabilities. - Resourceful and effective at managing projects independently. - Advanced proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The hiring range for this position in California is $104,800.00 to $128,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: Corporate Finance Job Posting Primary Business: Sourcing and Procurement Primary Job Posting Category: Purchasing Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-10-15

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About ESPN (Disney)

ESPN (Disney)

The happiest place on earth.

1,001-5,000

Employees

Bristol

Headquarters

Reviews

3.2

3 reviews

Work Life Balance

1.5

Compensation

2.0

Culture

1.8

Career

3.2

Management

1.2

25%

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Pros

Opportunity to work at well-known ESPN brand

Exposure to media management and editing experience

Chance to facilitate company-wide operational changes

Cons

Poor management and supervisor incompetence

Forced unpaid overtime and excessive work hours

Low pay and poor compensation

Salary Ranges

433 data points

Junior/L3

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Intern

Director

Junior/L3 · Production Assistant

131 reports

$46,324

total / year

Base

$46,324

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$32,997

$65,035

Interview Experience

4 interviews

Difficulty

2.8

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

50%

Experience

Positive 50%

Neutral 50%

Negative 0%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Phone Screen

3

Technical Interview

4

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

5

Hiring Manager Interview

6

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

System Design

Culture Fit