USA) Manager, Sourcing

Position Summary…

The Manager, Sourcing role leads strategic sourcing initiatives by managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring product quality and timely delivery. This role collaborates cross-functionally with retail teams and global partners to align sourcing strategies with business objectives while mitigating risks and optimizing costs. The manager oversees supplier assessments, factory capabilities, and capacity planning, providing guidance and mentorship to team members.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement and compliance, this position drives operational excellence and supports the company’s mission through ethical leadership and effective stakeholder engagement.

The sourcing team collaborates closely with retail and supply partners to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that ensure product quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency. This team manages supplier relationships, conducts assessments, and negotiates agreements to meet business objectives. Members leverage market insights and cross-functional partnerships to optimize sourcing processes and mitigate risks. The team fosters continuous improvement through coaching, knowledge sharing, and adoption of innovative tools.

Committed to integrity and operational excellence, the team supports Walmart’s mission by delivering value and maintaining high standards in all sourcing activities.

What you’ll do…

• Align sourcing strategies with retail teams to support business objectives and manage order execution.
• Oversee factory capabilities, product quality, and on-time delivery to ensure supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier assessments and maintain a supplier matrix for assigned categories.
• Develop and sustain strong supplier relationships while negotiating product pricing and alternatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address business needs and optimize sourcing solutions.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and mentor team members on sourcing activities and best practices.
• Utilize market knowledge and digital tools to enhance strategic sourcing and procurement processes.

What you’ll bring…

• 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.
• Effective stakeholder management skills to collaborate cross-functionally and align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Knowledge of trade and political factors impacting sourcing decisions in assigned geographies.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement in sourcing processes.

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  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…