Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Excellence Manager

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health benefits

401(k) and stock plan

Paid time off

Live Better U education

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure product quality and timely delivery. You will collaborate with retail teams and global partners to align sourcing with business goals while reducing risk and cost.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement through digital tools and industry knowledge, with a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related area and 3 years’ experience in sourcing OR 5 years’ experience in sourcing, Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related areas.
• Bilingual in English and one or more language used to transact business in assigned country.
• Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives and product specs.
• Manage supplier relationships, including assessments, negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with retail teams, merchandise quality engineers, and global supply management.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and projects, coaching team members on best practices.
• Monitor factory capabilities and capacity through visits and data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Address pricing, quality, and production issues while mitigating risks and maintaining profitability.
• Promote continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and industry knowledge.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Data analytics

Digital tools

Market dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain

Project Management certification

Job description

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure product quality and timely delivery. You will collaborate with retail teams and global partners to align sourcing with business goals while reducing risk and cost.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement through digital tools and industry knowledge, with a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of