Disneyland Design and Construction Strategic Sourcing Intern, Spring 2027
“We create happiness.” That's our motto at Disney Experiences, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!
About the role
As a Strategic Sourcing intern, you will have the unique opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our Strategic Sourcing department. The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2027. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship, with an anticipated in-person commitment of 40 hours per week. This internship is located in Anaheim, CA.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives and priorities, with an opportunity to work with Design and Construction, Facility & Operations Services, and Professional Services.
- Perform data analysis to find opportunities for cost reduction and value creation (improved quality, cost, service, and compliance).
- Act as a liaison between Strategic Sourcing and key clients, ensuring efficient bidding, contracting, and award methods.
- Provide support for sourcing projects, including data analysis and supplier interface.
- Develop and implement eRFIs, eRFQs, and eRFPs.
- Perform external market assessment and opportunity analysis and participate in supplier negotiations.
- Develop and handle partner and supplier relationships and contract implementations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding).
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class at the time of application posting or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
- Fully available Monday through Friday, PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, CA area.
- Able to provide or have reliable transportation to and from work.
Skills
- Strong digital literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
- Professional demeanor, focused, eloquent, and well-organized.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Design and Construction Project Delivery.
- Knowledge of the Supply Chain Management industry.
- Previous theme park work experience.
Pay
The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $23.00/hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $30.40/hr.
Benefits
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: Disney Careers Benefits.