Category Sourcing Manager, Marine Technical - Disney Cruise Line

This is an office-based role in our Singapore office.

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About Disney Cruise Line

Since launching in 1998, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Today, the award-winning Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising with a fleet of six ships — the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, and Disney Treasure — and seven more ships on the way, including the expanded relationship with Oriental Land Company Ltd. to bring Disney cruise vacations to Japan, by 2031. The Disney Cruise Line fleet sails to destinations in The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, the South Pacific, and Australia and New Zealand. The Disney Adventure officially set sail on its maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10, 2026, marking the first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia.

About the Role

In strong coordination and collaboration with the Senior Manager of DCL Operations - Strategic Sourcing and Director of Disney Signature Experiences – Strategic Sourcing, this position will be responsible for executing against sourcing and procurement initiatives servicing Disney Cruise Lines (DCL) specific to its Marine and Technical Operations supporting Disney Adventure in Singapore.  

The Category Sourcing Manager will be responsible for ensuring The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) policy is adhered to for third (3rd) party Vendor authorizations and thus will include training direct reports, peer groups, Clients and Vendors where applicable to address consistent application of company policy through streamlined tools/ process that inherently support due diligence and achieve great management of key areas: high-dollar, high-risk(s), high-volume transactions for third-party work. For key suppliers, this role will manage the Supplier Relationship Management program to develop Vendor and DCL’s relationship to ensure strategic relationships in the marketplace are being built and maintained in accordance with TWDC/DCL values.

The Category Sourcing Manager will be the main point of contact in Singapore for the Marine and Technical teams, in partnership with global sourcing partners to ensure timely delivery of good and services direct to vessel. The Manager will be a liaison to local and regional suppliers to Disney Adventure but also play as a conduit to European and US suppliers, ensuring timely engagement and delivery from the European or US supply chain while also building a supply chain locally for the Disney Adventure.

The Category Sourcing Manager will drive strategic sourcing efforts across various spend categories within the Marine and Technical Supply Chain. This includes but is not limited to ship systems, safety, hotel, furnishings, navigation, propulsion, environmental, repair & maintenance to deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiencies and mitigate risks. The Manager works with Marine and Technical and/or Hotel Operations’ partner departments to coordinate the most expedited and cost-efficient shipping modes and ensures that all shipping documentation is in accordance with Trade and Compliance guidelines. This position is responsible for ensuring integration of the sourcing policy across the categories and managing strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing sourcing process that includes but is not limited to a rigorous market analysis, supplier risk analysis, and baseline spend analysis, to generate options and document a strategic sourcing plan that includes RFP execution, contract conformation, negotiations with suppliers, contract execution and monitoring of source recommendations. We welcome your passion and skill to a growing, dynamic and global team and business. 

Responsibilities: 

• Focus on the key metrics of Quality, Service, Cost and Compliance as it pertains to the operational support of responsible areas.
• Provide training around key Sourcing processes and tools. Training could be for internal – direct reports; Clients and/ or externally to DCL’s vendor base.
• Partner closely with shipboard, technical, and engineering teams, serving as an embedded sourcing partner.
• Evaluate total cost/supply chain management analyses to identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership. Able to provide rigorous cost and market analysis.
• Serve as a business partner to internal key stakeholders by identifying their critical business requirements and providing sourcing support services to meet/exceed their expectations.
• Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations and Contract(s) following established strategic sourcing processes.
• Implement cost effective technologies to increase transaction efficiencies, drive down overall cost of procurement, improve quality, and raise the level of service to our client.
• Institutionalize Sourcing performance measures that ensure supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance and performance measures are established, tracked, and achieved.
• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances.

Desired Qualifications:

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or similar certification
• Marine Technical and Operations Experience
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) Sourcing, including critical spares, consumables, and repair/maintenance.
• Familiarity with marine classification societies (e.g., DNV, Lloyd’s Register) and vessel compliance requirements

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in a Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, or other relatable industries
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions in a timely manner in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
• Proven experience defining, implementing, and enforcing standard operating guidelines or procedures (SOGs/ SOPs), and holding clients accountable to established processes.
• Strong Contract Management experience, including reviewing, negotiating, executing contracts, and managing amendments and change orders.
• Ability to develop and present clear, structured cost and financial analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Customer service orientation and client-centered focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex commercial or technical information.
• Demonstrated capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
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• Working knowledge of, and experience with, of and ability to apply e‑sourcing and procurement technologies such as Coupa, Ariba, AMOS, SAP, or other ERP
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• Knowledge of best practices within the Sourcing Discipline: SRM, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability, Supplier Alliances, Supplier Qualifications, Promotional Product Support, etc.
• Strong working of Microsoft Office Professional Suite
• Experience supporting or leading business process improvement or re‑engineering initiatives to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Willingness to travel/sail for business purposes when necessary

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field
• MBA preferred

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia), which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.

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