Christopher Hareford
Category Sourcing Manager - Technology @The Walt Disney Company
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WORK HISTORY
Category Sourcing Manager - Technology @The Walt Disney Company
Los Angeles, CA, US
Leading and managing both the Ad Platforms Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) categories for The Walt Disney Company.• Develop the category strategy, conduct industry market research, provide pricing analysis and cost modeling, and create negotiation strategies for business stakeholders. • Drive 20% cost reductions across technology and co-development categories through strategic RFx execution, vendor negotiations, and cost avoidance initiatives. • Managing and supporting key technology areas such as Cloud, SaaS, Professional Services & Co-Development, and Machine Learning (ML) & Generative AI (Gen-AI). • Build, maintain, and present the category strategy for the Ad Platforms & Technology and Finance Leadership. • Mentor and manage sourcing team members that support Ad Platforms and Technology projects.
EDUCATION
UCLA Extension
Academic Certificate, Business and Management of Entertainment
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER HAREFORD
Exceptional knowledge of IT Strategic Sourcing & Procurement as well as a solid foundation in sourcing, supply chain, and project planning.• Strong background in sourcing & procurement processes for commercial and federal environments. • Knowledge in strategic sourcing, project management, vendor partnership, effective negotiations, and corporate IT environments. • Skilled in learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, coordinating with team members to accomplish tasks, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.• Holds knowledge in using Coupa and SAP based software for business spend management.
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