Category Manager

Overview As Category Manager, Technology Sourcing at Disney, you drive end-to-end strategic sourcing across technology domains, advising senior stakeholders and shaping category strategies. You will manage key supplier relationships, lead competitive sourcing events, and guide negotiations to optimize value, risk and innovation. You help align global sourcing with enterprise goals and support transformation initiatives that enable world‑class technology investments. This role offers impact at a global scale within a storytelling leadership company. Compensation / Benefitsbonus and/or long-term incentive unitsmedical benefitsfinancial benefitscareer development opportunitiescompetitive compensationrelocation assistance (if applicable) ResponsibilitiesAdvise business and technology leaders to develop sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise objectivesLead end-to-end strategic sourcing across technology categories (demand assessment, market analysis, contracting, supplier performance)Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, risk, and supplier valueLead RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and ensure alignment with stakeholders and procurement standardsMaintain knowledge of technology markets and emerging solutions to inform long-term strategiesCoordinate with global stakeholders to standardize technology sourcing and leverage purchasing powerPerform financial and operational analyses to evaluate sourcing options and build business casesCollaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, Technology, and business teams on contracts and supplier engagementsEstablish and manage key supplier relationships to drive performance and continuous improvementLead negotiations for technology products, software, SaaS, cloud services, telecom, and professional servicesMentor sourcing professionals and promote best practices in strategic sourcingSupport enterprise transformation by modernizing technology investments and supplier partnerships Key requirements10+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management5+ years in technology-related categoriesStrong negotiation skills with complex technology agreementsKnowledge of software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and technology services sourcingAbility to build influential relationships across regions and business unitsStrong analytical skills with spend data and business casesExperience leading RFPs, RFIs, and supplier evaluationsExcellent project management, communication, and presentation skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentCustomer-focused mindset with high-quality stakeholder supportProficiency with Excel, spend analytics tools, procurement platforms, and data-driven methodsRelationship-building with stakeholdersInfluencing across multiple regions and teamsClear communication and presentationSoftware, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and technology services knowledgeSpend analytics toolsProcurement platforms