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Walt Disney World Strategic Sourcing Intern, Spring 2027

Walt Disney World · Lake Buena Vista, FL · 3 days ago
On-sitePurchasing$23/hrInternship

About the Role

At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, our motto is "We create happiness." As a Strategic Sourcing intern, you will assist with projects within the Strategic Sourcing department, helping to inspire magic by enabling teams to push the limits of entertainment. This internship runs from January to June 2027 and is located in Central Florida. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

  • Perform data analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation (improved quality, cost, service, and compliance) and facilitate supplier presentations.
  • Act as a 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 assessments and opportunity analysis, and participate in supplier negotiations.
  • Develop and handle partner and supplier relationships and contract implementations.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business initiatives and priorities.

Interns in this department may assist with teams such as 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 a related field.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding).
  • 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.
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class at the time of application 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 (40 hours each week, Monday through Friday, EST).
  • Able to provide reliable transportation to and from work.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

The pay rate for this role is $23.00/hour for undergraduate students and $30.40/hour for graduate students in Florida.

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. For more information, visit Disney Careers Benefits.

Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based professional interns are available through American Campus Communities. Learn more here.

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