Sourcing Strategy Leader — Vendor Relations & Growth

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

PTO & leave

Education benefit

Job summary

Walmart's Personal Care & Beauty Sourcing team seeks a Senior Manager, Sourcing to develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies, manage vendor relationships, negotiate costs, and ensure supply continuity across regions. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to influence across Merchandising, Product Development, and global suppliers.

You will lead and mentor a cross-functional team, drive continuous improvement, evaluate supplier performance, and uphold ethical standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6 years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor associates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute complex sourcing strategies with cross-functional partners.
• Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate costs while maintaining quality.
• Lead and mentor associates to build a high-performing team.
• Drive process improvements and ensure supply continuity.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or related area

Job description

Walmart's Personal Care & Beauty Sourcing team seeks a Senior Manager, Sourcing to develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies, manage vendor relationships, negotiate costs, and ensure supply continuity across regions. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to influence across Merchandising, Product Development, and global suppliers.

You will lead and mentor a cross-functional team, drive continuous improvement, evaluate supplier performance, and uphold ethical standards while