Manager, Sourcing

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What you'll do...Role summary:

The (USA) Manager, Sourcing leads strategic sourcing initiatives by developing and maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring product quality, and managing on-time delivery. This role collaborates cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, negotiates pricing and terms, and mitigates risks while driving cost savings. The manager oversees supplier performance, conducts assessments, and mentors team members to enhance sourcing capabilities. By leveraging market knowledge and digital tools, this position supports continuous improvement and operational excellence, contributing to Walmart’s commitment to delivering value and meeting customer needs effectively.

Our team manages sourcing for the Home Decor private brand business across WMUS and WMCA, focusing on delivering optimal cost solutions across Good, Better, and Best product ranges. This role specifically oversees sourcing for Candles, Incense, and Flameless Fragrance categories, managing approximately 13 suppliers with a business scope exceeding $500M. The team supports both Direct Order and Direct Import channels, ensuring supplier performance, quality, and timely delivery.

Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, the team drives strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business objectives while maintaining strong supplier relationships and accountability.

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives and product specifications.
• Manage supplier relationships, including assessments, performance monitoring, and capacity evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to optimize cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with retail teams, merchandise quality engineers, and global supply management to support sourcing initiatives.
• Lead sourcing projects, mentor team members, and promote continuous learning and process improvements.
• Monitor factory capabilities and address production or quality issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards throughout sourcing activities.

• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to optimize procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop cost-effective sourcing solutions and alternatives.
• Experience in supplier quality and performance management, including conducting assessments and factory visits.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage stakeholder relationships to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability to evolving market conditions and trade issues, applying innovative digital tools and new ways of working.

• 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…