Group Director, Supplier Excellence & Growth

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefits

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Group Director, Supplier Excellence to lead development and execution of strategies ensuring supplier growth aligned with Walmart standards.

This role oversees automation initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supplier agreements and operational efficiency. It drives continuous improvement in contract execution and supplier relationship management while maintaining integrity and excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven cross-functional leadership experience.
• Experience in supplier management and risk mitigation.
• Track record of driving process improvements and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier compliance efforts and manage insurer renewals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align communications and mitigate risks.
• Oversee implementation of new tools to enhance onboarding and performance.
• Direct negotiation strategies for supplier agreements to drive value.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure negotiation and compliance outcomes.
• Mentor suppliers to achieve business objectives and continuous improvements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance, HR, or engineering

Job description

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Group Director, Supplier Excellence to lead development and execution of strategies ensuring supplier growth aligned with Walmart standards.

This role oversees automation initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supplier agreements and operational efficiency. It drives continuous improvement in contract execution and supplier relationship management while maintaining integrity and excellence across the organization.