(USA) Senior Manager, Sourcing

Walmart, Inc.

$90K — $180K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area, or 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and financial levers influencing performance
  • Ability to analyze data and convert insights into effective sourcing strategies
  • Experience in commodity management and category strategy development

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing strategies for the Pet Food category to optimize costs and enhance quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product assortment and pricing decisions
  • Establish and nurture supplier relationships to ensure high performance and innovation
  • Analyze market trends and supplier insights to shape procurement strategies
  • Manage budgets and monitor KPIs to align sourcing decisions with business growth objectives

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Walmart-paid education programs covering tuition and fees
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Sourcing, leads the development and execution of advanced sourcing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional partners to align with business objectives. This role oversees supplier relationships, negotiates cost-effective agreements, and ensures supply continuity while maintaining quality and compliance standards. The position drives performance improvements through data analysis and strategic planning, supports team development, and fosters a culture of accountability and integrity. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in advancing company growth initiatives and operational excellence within the sourcing function.
What you'll do:
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing strategies for the Pet Food category, driving cost optimization, quality improvements, and long-term business growth.
  • Collaborate with Merchants, Product Development, Supply Chain, and other partners to influence key decisions around assortment, pricing, replenishment, and product lifecycle.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and scalability across the category.
  • Serve as a category expert by analyzing data, market trends, commodity pricing and supplier insights to inform sourcing strategies and purchasing decisions.
  • Manage budgets, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure sourcing decisions align with overall business objectives for growth and profitability.


What you'll bring:

  • Proven experience developing and executing sourcing or procurement strategies, with strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
  • Strong understanding of cost drivers, supply chain dynamics, manufacturing, and financial levers that impact margin and performance.
  • Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels across Merchandising, Product Development, and Supply Chain.
  • Comfort analyzing data, identifying trends (e.g., commodity or supplier performance), and translating insights into actionable strategies.
  • Proficiency in commodity management, direct imports, and category strategy development.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a desire to learn, innovate, and drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies.


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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area. Option 2: 6 years' experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or related area., Procurement in a retail environment., Raw material and commodity procurement.

Primary Location...

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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