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 facilitates the purchase of various raw goods and products that support entertainment offerings around the globe. This role will replenish existing products as well as assist with new development as needed. We facilitate conversations with vendors all over the world to get high quality product on time and on budget.This position reports to the Area Manager of Costume Buying.This is a temporary position with no guarantee of permanent placement.Responsibilities
Conduct research for raw goods that will be used in products
Place orders for fabrics, trims, notions, and garments in SAP, and monitor delivery dates for commodities/components being ordered
Monitor warehouse inventory and complete withdrawal transactions when needed
Work with vendors and develop garment bid packages for specific commodities
Ensure receipt by vendors. Issue fabric requests and secure all required garment samples
Partner with various clients to ensure costume quality is maintained
Follow all The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) procurement policies
Meet customer service requirements for service and value
Maintain files of signed vendor contracts, requests for proposals, and bid exception forms
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
Basic Qualifications
3+ years experience in apparel or hardline purchasing
Experience facilitating communication (written & verbal)
Experience performing cost analysis and comparisons
Experience with garment construction and terminology
Experience leading workflow and project budgets
Experience collaborating with partners at all levels
Experience gaining consensus from various levels of collaborators up to and including Executives
Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating
Experience with continuous improvement process
Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and furs
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP purchasing module, Yunique PLM, Smartsheet, and Access
Experience in Textiles or the Apparel industry
Knowledge of international shipping processes and global sourcing
Experience with garment specification or technical specification writing
Required Education
High School diploma or equivalent is required
Advanced degree in Merchandising, Costuming, or Apparel related field is preferred
Additional InformationBenefits 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 .DLEJobs #LI-CD1 #DXMediaThe hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $57,900.00 to $77,500.00 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.Location: Anaheim,CaliforniaJob Posting Company: Walt Disney ImagineeringThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
