Costume Buyer (Project Hire / Internal Assignment)

About the Role & Team:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

The Costume Buyer (Internal Assignment) facilitates the purchase of various raw goods and products that support operational offerings around the globe. This role will replenish existing products as well as assist with new development as needed. This role facilitates conversations with vendors all over the world to get high-quality products on time and on budget.

This position reports to the Area Manager - Costume Buying.

This role is a Project Hire / Internal Assignment with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct research for raw materials that will be purchased upon approval after development
• Place orders with fabric mills or collaborate with garment buyers to develop a full package purchase and is conducted in SAP and/or Coupa
• Monitor delivery dates for all purchase orders and full package fabric development in collaboration with garment buyers
• Work with vendors to negotiate the best costs and delivery dates
• Ensure receipt by vendors
• Issue requests and secure all required raw material samples
• Partner with various clients to ensure raw material qualities are maintained
• Follow all The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) procurement policies
• Partner with the Inventory Planning Team to manage volume of procurement
• Communicate production status to partners
• Track and clear blocked invoices via communication with requestors
• Guide assignments for a select group of Hourly Union Cast Members
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 3 years of experience in apparel purchasing with textile sourcing
• Knowledgeable in the apparel industry, both domestically and globally
• Skilled in international shipping processes, global sourcing, and compliance
• Experience conducting cost analysis and comparisons
• Prior experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating
• Experience leading workflow and project budgets
• Robust communication skills and ease in collaborating both in-person and virtually with all levels of leadership, including Executives
• Experience with continuous improvement process
• Ability to work around all types of synthetic fibers, human hair, furs, prosthetics, adhesives, contact lenses, and cosmetics
• Schedule availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally required
• Ability to travel between work locations on a given day
• Must hold or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using SharePoint and/or Smartsheet
• Experience with SAP purchasing module, Coupa, Yunique PLM, and/or Access
• Knowledge in Textiles or the Apparel industry
• Experience in international shipping processes and global sourcing
• Skilled in garment specification or technical specification writing
  
  
  

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced Degree in Textiles, Costuming, Apparel, or related field preferred
  
  
  

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Florida is $56,700.00 to $76,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.