(USA) Manager, Procurement- Packaging Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Live Better U tuition coverage

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock awards

Annual/quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Procurement Packaging Engineer to serve as the technical packaging lead within the procurement organization in Bentonville, AR. You will translate sourcing and business needs into packaging requirements that improve cost, quality, speed, risk management, and sustainability outcomes.

You will partner with procurement managers, suppliers, quality, operations, and cross‑functional teams to develop specifications, evaluate options, support sourcing events, validate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in packaging engineering within procurement, sourcing, commercialization, manufacturing, or supplier-facing environments.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, testing, structural design, and performance requirements.
• Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Define packaging, quality, testing, and sustainability requirements for sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and implementation plans.
• Lead packaging cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.
• Develop fit-for-purpose packaging solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, compliance, sustainability, and cost.
• Create, review, and maintain packaging specifications, standards, and test requirements.
• Oversee packaging testing, trials, and validation to confirm performance and implementation readiness.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve execution, and support successful commercialization.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen packaging capability through standardization, documentation, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Packaging knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Manager, Procurement Packaging Engineer to serve as the technical packaging lead within the procurement organization. In this role, you will translate sourcing and business needs into packaging requirements that improve cost, quality, speed, risk management, and sustainability outcomes. You will partner with procurement managers, suppliers, quality, operations, and cross‑functional teams to develop specifications, evaluate packaging options, support sourcing events, validate changes, and enable successful implementation at scale.

About the Team

The Global Procurement Packaging team helps drive value through supplier‑enabled innovation, clear technical requirements, standardizations, disciplined execution, and packaging solutions that support Walmart’s scale and supply chain complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Define packaging, quality, testing, and sustainability requirements for sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and implementation plans.
• Lead packaging cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.
• Develop fit‑for‑purpose packaging solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, compliance, sustainability, and cost.
• Create, review, and maintain packaging specifications, standards, and test requirements.
• Oversee packaging testing, trials, and validation to confirm performance and implementation readiness.
• Partner with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues, improve execution, and support successful commercialization.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen packaging capability through standardization, documentation, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in packaging engineering within procurement, sourcing, commercialization, manufacturing, or supplier‑facing environments.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, testing, structural design, and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting supplier evaluations, sourcing events, packaging changes, or cost optimization initiatives.
• Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly.
• Commitment to ethical practices and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive base salary ranging from $70,000 to $130,000 per year, with performance‑based bonus awards and additional compensation such as annual or quarterly bonuses. Stock award opportunities are available for certain positions.

Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off (PTO) includes sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting days. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Walmart‑paid education benefit program “Live Better U” provides full coverage for tuition, books, and fees for eligible employees. Additional benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and may change over time.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or related field and at least 2 years of experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field. Alternatively, at least 4 years of experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in data modeling, data analytics, data management, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Primary Location

701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Drug‑Free Workplace

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.