(USA) Manager, Sourcing
About The Position
The Manager, Sourcing leads strategic sourcing initiatives for Walmart’s Baby Department. The role develops sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, manages supplier relationships and negotiations, and supports product quality, timely delivery, supply continuity, and cost optimization. It works with retail teams, merchants, planners, merchandise quality engineers, and global supply management to coordinate sourcing decisions and mitigate risks. The manager assesses suppliers and factory capabilities, monitors capacity through visits and data analysis, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and addresses pricing, quality, and production issues. The role also guides team members, promotes continuous improvement through digital tools and industry knowledge, and contributes to Walmart’s operational and financial goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related area and 3 years of experience in sourcing; alternatively, 5 years of experience in sourcing, Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related areas.
- Bilingual in English and one or more languages used to transact business in the assigned country.
- Project Management certification.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management within complex supply chains.
- Strong negotiation skills to achieve cost-effective sourcing solutions while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
- Ability to assess supplier capabilities, conduct evaluations, and develop supplier matrices for assigned categories.
- Expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
- Knowledge of trade, political issues, and market dynamics impacting sourcing decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement in sourcing processes.
- Proficiency in digital tools and data analytics to optimize procurement activities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail, manufacturing, or sourcing.
- Experience working for a retailer, major brand, or importer/agent serving a major retail customer.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives and product specifications.
- Manage supplier assessments, negotiations, and performance monitoring to support product quality and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with retail teams, merchandise quality engineers, and global supply management to optimize sourcing solutions.
- Lead sourcing initiatives and projects, coaching and guiding 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 using digital tools and industry knowledge.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
