Senior Director, Sourcing - Sam’s General Merchandise

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

6d • $130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Join Walmart’s Sourcing team as a Senior Director, Sourcing, and help shape the future of retail! This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact team, drive innovative sourcing strategies, and influence the growth of one of the nation’s top retailers. If you’re ready to make a difference and help our customers Save Money and Live Better, we want to hear from you. About the Sourcing Team Our Sourcing team is on a mission to become the most trusted and resilient supplier, powered by Walmart. We’re activating a new strategy, streamlining our structure, and fostering a psychologically safe environment where associates can move faster, collaborate more easily, and win together. As part of this superpowered team, you’ll be at the heart of our enterprise, driving results with the customer in mind.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in sourcing, finance, and supply chain fundamentals.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels.
• Experience in talent development and training for sourcing teams.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze trends and develop strategies.
• Category management and negotiation experience, especially in produce, packaging, and food ingredients.
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business or related area and 7 years’ experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.
• Option 2: 9 years' experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.
• 3 years' supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Microsoft Suite, project management, strong negotiation and communication skills, and merchandising experience.
• Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification.
• Cross-functional experience
• Master's degree in business or related area

Responsibilities

• Set and execute sourcing strategies, manage budgets, and drive profitable growth.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, developing strong partnerships with suppliers and merchants.
• Influence key business decisions across supply chain, assortment, planning, and pricing.
• Collaborate with Product Development to design and launch innovative Private Brand products.
• Serve as a category expert, anticipating trends and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees