(USA) Manager, Sourcing

Walmar; 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

Position Summary...

Role summary: The Manager, Sourcing leads strategic sourcing initiatives by managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring product quality and timely delivery. This role collaborates cross-functionally with retail teams and global partners to align sourcing strategies with business objectives while mitigating risks and optimizing costs. The manager oversees supplier assessments, factory capabilities, and capacity planning, providing guidance to team members and driving continuous improvement through digital tools and innovative practices. Strong stakeholder management and a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics are essential to support Walmart’s operational and financial goals.

About the team: The sourcing team at Walmart leads strategic procurement for the Baby Department by collaborating with merchants and planners to align sourcing strategies with business goals. This team manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures product quality and supply continuity. They analyze market trends and performance metrics to drive innovation and operational excellence. Committed to continuous improvement and ethical practices, the team fosters collaboration and supports talent development. Their efforts contribute to delivering value and maintaining Walmart’s commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices.

What you’ll do...

• Developandexecutestrategicsourcingplansalignedwithbusinessobjectivesandproductspecifications.
• Managesupplierrelationships,includingassessments,negotiations,andperformancemonitoringtoensurequalityandon-timedelivery.
• Collaboratecross-functionallywithretailteams,merchandisequalityengineers,andglobalsupplymanagementtooptimizesourcingsolutions.
• Leadsourcinginitiativesandprojects,providingcoachingandguidancetoteammembersonbestpractices.
• Monitorfactorycapabilitiesandcapacitythroughvisitsanddataanalysistoidentifycost-savingopportunities.
• Addresspricing,quality,andproductionissueswhilemitigatingrisksandmaintainingprofitability.
• Promotecontinuousimprovementbyleveragingdigitaltoolsandindustryknowledge.

What you’ll bring:

• Provenexperienceinstrategicsourcingandsupplierrelationshipmanagementwithincomplexsupplychains.
• Strongnegotiationskillstoachievecost-effectivesourcingsolutionswhilemaintainingqualityanddeliverystandards.
• Abilitytoassesssuppliercapabilities,conductevaluations,anddevelopsuppliermatricesforassignedcategories.
• Expertiseinstakeholdermanagementandcross-functionalcollaborationtoalignsourcingstrategieswithbusinessobjectives.
• Knowledgeoftrade,politicalissues,andmarketdynamicsimpactingsourcingdecisions.
• Demonstratedleadershipinmentoringteammembersanddrivingcontinuousimprovementinsourcingprocesses.
• Proficiencyinleveragingdigitaltoolsanddataanalyticstooptimizeprocurementactivities.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Experience in retail, manufacturing, or sourcing, Experience working for a retailer, or major brand, importer/agent serving a major retail customer

Primary Location...

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

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

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Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job‑specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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