(USA) Senior Manager, Sourcing- RX Pharmacy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

16h

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, develops team capability, and promotes operational excellence while integrating company growth plans and maintaining high standards of integrity and compliance. The Health and Wellness Sourcing team works with Merchandising, Product Development, and global suppliers to deliver competitive assortments for Walmart customers. The team develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates costs, and drives category innovation. It collaborates across functions to influence business strategy, identify sourcing opportunities, and ensure quality and value while supporting strong supplier partnerships and cost management.

Requirements

Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across multiple commodities and regions.
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.
Leadership experience 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 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 to guide replenishment decisions.
Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships to support business continuity and compliance with company standards.
Lead and mentor associates, fostering a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase.
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 for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.