(USA) Senior Manager, Sourcing- RX Pharmacy
About The Position
The Senior Manager, RX Pharmacy Sourcing, leads the development and execution of advanced sourcing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners to meet product demand and align with business objectives. The role oversees vendor relationships, negotiates cost-effective agreements, and drives product and packaging innovation. It supports supply continuity through performance evaluation and strategic planning, while fostering team development and operational excellence. The Senior Manager integrates company growth plans and upholds standards of integrity and compliance to deliver value and support efficient, sustainable sourcing practices. The position is part of Walmart’s Health and Wellness Sourcing team, which works with Merchandising, Product Development, and global suppliers to deliver competitive assortments. The team develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates costs, drives category innovation, and identifies opportunities through cross-functional collaboration. The role develops sourcing strategies for multiple commodities across regions and seasons; aligns sourcing plans with merchant operating plans, including perishability and quality considerations; manages vendor performance and multiyear contracts; and leads and mentors associates. The position is based at 601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across multiple commodities and regions.
- Proven ability to develop and execute complex sourcing strategies aligned with business growth and category plans.
- Strong negotiation skills to secure cost-effective agreements while maintaining quality and supplier performance standards.
- Expertise in supplier development, performance evaluation, and managing multiyear contracts for business continuity.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and vendors to drive innovation and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or a related area and 2 years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or a related area; or 6 years of experience in one of those areas.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or a related area.
- Procurement experience in a retail environment.
- Raw material and commodity procurement experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute complex sourcing strategies with cross-functional partners to align with product demand and business objectives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple commodities and oversee sourcing programs across regions and seasons.
- Negotiate with vendors to secure products at sustainable costs and manage vendor relationships through performance evaluations and multiyear contracts.
- Align sourcing plans with merchants’ operating plans, incorporating perishability and quality insights into replenishment decisions.
- Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships to ensure business continuity and compliance with company standards.
- Lead and mentor associates, fostering a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, planners, and global suppliers to identify sourcing opportunities and drive innovation.
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 leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates; tuition, books, and fees are covered for eligible programs.
- Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
