Category Manager

The Walt Disney Company

. Develop and execute enterprise technology category strategies aligned with supplier capabilities, market dynamics, stakeholder priorities, and Disney’s long-term objectives .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLake Buena Vista • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,700 - $169,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement within technology categories, leveraging strong analytical skills and executive-level communication to drive value and innovation. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage supplier relationships while optimizing spend and mitigating risks.

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Strategic SourcingTechnology Category ManagementComplex NegotiationsSpend AnalysisStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSpend AnalysisCost ModelingSupplier Performance ManagementRFx ExecutionContracting SupportMarket IntelligenceBusiness Case DevelopmentData-Driven Recommendations

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationPresentation SkillsAnalytical AcumenIntellectual CuriosityBusiness Judgment

Tools & Technologies

SaaSCloudInfrastructureTelecommunicationsDigital PlatformsTechnology Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeMBARelevant Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupplier StrategyRisk MitigationContinuous ImprovementTechnology Standardization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute enterprise technology category strategies aligned with supplier capabilities, market dynamics, stakeholder priorities, and Disney’s long-term objectives
Advise senior business and technology leaders on sourcing strategies enabling value, innovation, speed, and risk mitigation
Lead complex sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, digital platforms, and technology professional services
Own end-to-end strategic sourcing, including demand assessment, market intelligence, supplier strategy, RFx execution, commercial negotiation, contracting support, implementation planning, and supplier performance management
Build business cases and executive recommendations using spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, market insights, and supplier performance data
Partner globally across segments and functions to consolidate demand, rationalize suppliers, leverage enterprise scale, and support technology standardization
Lead negotiations for complex technology agreements while balancing commercial, operational, legal, security, privacy, compliance, and business risks
Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and measurable value
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, Technology, Segment Sourcing, and business teams to support Disney’s enterprise goals
Contribute category expertise, market perspective, and best practices to strengthen sourcing capability across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant (10+ years) progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or business consulting
Meaningful experience supporting technology categories in a complex enterprise environment
Ability to develop and execute category strategies that influence business decisions, optimize spend, improve supplier value, and manage enterprise risk
Deep understanding of software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, digital platforms, hardware, and technology services sourcing categories
Proven success leading complex negotiations and structuring technology agreements
Executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including spend analysis, supplier proposal evaluation, cost modeling, business case development, and data-driven recommendations
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, global organization while managing multiple high-priority initiatives
Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, Security, Technology, Sourcing, and business stakeholders
High degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, business judgment, and comfort working independently
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, technology, finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant professional certification is preferred
Willingness to travel as needed, up to approximately 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits dependent on level and position offered
Primarily on-site / occasionally from home work arrangement
Up to approximately 10% travel