(USA) Manager, Sourcing

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Sourcing leads strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier relationships, ensure product quality, and maintain on-time delivery. The role aligns sourcing strategies with business objectives, negotiates pricing and terms, manages supplier performance, oversees factory assessments, addresses production challenges, and drives continuous improvement by coaching and developing team members. It uses market insights and digital tools to identify cost-saving opportunities while upholding company standards and meeting customer and business needs. The Sourcing team builds and manages a supplier matrix, drives cost efficiencies, and ensures product quality. It works closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and Operations to develop strategic supplier partnerships, improve supply chain performance, and create value for customers in line with business priorities. The position is based at Walmart's primary location in Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart describes a drug-free workplace with a no-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related area and 3 years of sourcing experience; or 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 factory visits, and manage supplier quality and performance.
Expertise collaborating cross-functionally with business partners and global teams to align sourcing strategies.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of trade and political factors impacting sourcing decisions.
Proficiency in stakeholder management and effective communication to resolve sourcing challenges.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Align sourcing strategies with retail teams and manage critical issues during order execution.
Oversee factory capability, capacity, product quality, and on-time delivery.
Conduct supplier assessments and develop supplier matrices for assigned categories.
Negotiate product pricing and develop sourcing alternatives to meet objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business needs and develop optimal sourcing solutions.
Lead sourcing initiatives and mentor team members on sourcing activities.
Monitor production through factory visits and assess supplier performance.
Apply digital tools and continuous improvement practices to optimize sourcing processes.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, addressing production challenges and pursuing cost-saving opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, 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 that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.