Disneyland Strategic Sourcing Intern, Spring 2027

We create happiness. That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. As a Strategic Sourcing intern, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen. This internship runs January – June 2027 in Anaheim, CA, and requires full availability for the duration.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis to find opportunities for cost reduction and value creation (improved quality, cost, service, and compliance) and facilitate supplier presentations.
• Act as liaison between Strategic Sourcing and key clients, ensuring efficient supply chain methods.
• Provide support for sourcing projects, including data analysis and supplier interface.
• Develop and implement eRFIs, eRFQs, eRFPs, and eAuctions.
• Perform external market assessment and opportunity analysis and participate in supplier negotiations.
• Develop and handle partner and supplier relationships and contract implementations.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives and priorities, collaborating with teams such as Design and Construction, Facility & Operations Services, Fixtures, Furnishing & Equipment, Food and Beverage, Marketing & Graphics, Professional Services, Walt Disney Imagineering, and/or Supplier Diversity.

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, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding).
• Strong digital literacy, 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, eloquent, and well-organized.
• 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.
• At least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
• Compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship (Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week, PST).
• Able to provide own housing in the Anaheim, CA area and reliable transportation to/from work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Supply Chain Management industry.
• Previous theme park work experience.

Pay

Undergraduate: $23.00/hour. Graduate student: $30.40/hour.

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. Learn more about our benefits.