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Walt Disney World Strategic Sourcing Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company · Lake Buena Vista, FL · 4 days ago
On-sitePurchasing$23/hrInternship

About the Role

“We create happiness.” That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. 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! As a Strategic Sourcing intern, you will have the unique opportunity to assist with a variety of projects within our Strategic Sourcing department. This internship is located in Central Florida and runs from January to June 2027. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

  • Perform data analysis to find opportunities for cost reduction and value creation (improved quality, cost, service, and compliance) and facilitate supplier presentations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assist with teams in Design and Construction, Facility & Operations Services, Fixtures, Furnishing & Equipment, Food and Beverage, Cruise Line, Marketing & Graphics, Professional Services, Walt Disney Imagineering, and 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, Business Administration, Supply Chain Logistics, 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.
  • Compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
  • Fully available Monday through Friday, EST, for the duration of the internship (40 hours each week).
  • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in FL is $23.00/hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in FL 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.

Housing

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based professional interns through American Campus Communities. More information.

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