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Walmart

Manager, Procurement

Walmart

. Translate sourcing and business needs into packaging requirements .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging engineering, focusing on the development of sustainable and cost-effective packaging solutions while ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards. Strong ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement in packaging processes.

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Packaging EngineeringCost OptimizationSupplier EvaluationPackaging SpecificationsData Analytics

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Hard Skills
Packaging MaterialsStructural DesignTesting RequirementsPerformance RequirementsSourcing EventsValue EngineeringCompliance StandardsContinuous ImprovementDocumentationInnovation
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationStakeholder Influence
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Packaging RequirementsProcurementCommercializationManufacturingEthical Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Translate sourcing and business needs into packaging requirements
  • Define packaging, quality, testing, and sustainability requirements for sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and implementation plans
  • Lead packaging cost optimization and value engineering initiatives
  • Develop fit-for-purpose packaging solutions balancing performance, manufacturability, compliance, sustainability, and cost
  • Create, review, and maintain packaging specifications, standards, and test requirements
  • Oversee packaging testing, trials, and validation
  • Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support commercialization
  • Identify opportunities for packaging standardization, documentation, innovation, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
  • Experience in packaging engineering within procurement, sourcing, commercialization, manufacturing, or supplier-facing environments
  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, testing, structural design, and performance requirements
  • Experience supporting supplier evaluations, sourcing events, packaging changes, or cost optimization initiatives
  • Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly
  • Commitment to ethical practices and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or related field and 2 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field
  • Option 2: 4 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field
  • Preferred: Data modelling, data analytics, and data management
  • Preferred: Qualified experience in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • PTO, including sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • 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 Walmart-paid education benefits
  • Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart
  • Additional compensation may include stock