Senior Manager, Communications

Walmart

. Develop communication strategies for Walmart's sourcing and procurement organization .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing communication strategies and enhancing thought leadership within sourcing and procurement. Proven ability to manage executive communications and build relationships across various teams while simplifying complex subjects.

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Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsEngaging StorytellingExecutive CommunicationsCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Communication Strategy DevelopmentMedia RelationsRisk AssessmentProject ManagementCreative Thinking

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingVisionary PlanningSimplifying Complex SubjectsHigh Sense of Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in JournalismBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

Industry Keywords

SourcingProcurementRetailEthicsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop communication strategies for Walmart's sourcing and procurement organization
Act as a strategic advisor to the business
Shape Walmart's sourcing narrative
Lead press events and media announcements, including executive interview preparation
Counsel on speaking opportunities and interview requests
Partner with senior sourcing leaders to enhance thought leadership
Deliver communication assets that enhance the enterprise narrative
Build relationships with sourcing and procurement leaders and address their communication needs
Collaborate with merchandising, operations, supply chain, logistics, ethics, and compliance teams
Operate with a high sense of urgency and proactively address challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field and 4 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area OR 6 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area
1 year’s supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams
Experience in engaging storytelling, creative thinking, and visionary planning
Ability to assess and mitigate risks
Established relationships with media contacts in retail, sourcing, and other business sectors
Experience supporting executive communications
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to simplify complex subjects
Ability to collaborate with agency partners
Passport with no legal restrictions to travel

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 benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs through Live Better U