Senior Manager, Sourcing

Walmart

. Execute Private Brand sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including direct imports for Private Brand and National Brand items .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaSenior💰 CA$109,400 - CA$150,480 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationship management while aligning with business growth objectives and sustainability standards.

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Private Brand Sourcing StrategiesVendor NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationPerformance Metrics Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentVendor Decision MatricesCost TrackingProduct and Packaging InnovationPerformance Review Conducting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunity OutreachTeam DevelopmentProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Direct ImportsMerchandise FlowSustainability StandardsBusiness ContinuityEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Private Brand sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including direct imports for Private Brand and National Brand items
Develop complex sourcing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional business partners to understand product demand
Serve as a subject-matter and industry expert for multiple commodities and items
Oversee sourcing programs at the item level and influence business partners to bring product and packaging innovation to market
Align sourcing strategy with merchants’ annual operating plans and provide perishability and quality insights for merchandise flow and replenishment decisions
Incorporate company growth strategies into planning, including growth in direct imports
Create vendor decision matrices and evaluate new and existing vendors using performance metrics and long-term potential
Negotiate with vendors to obtain products at the lowest sustainable costs; track awarded costs against actual costs and ensure cost keys are accurate
Inform planners and merchants of changes affecting cost of goods
Develop strategic vendor relationships and multi-year contracts for business continuity
Identify, develop, and maintain supplier relationships meeting financial, ethical, and sustainability standards
Assess and develop vendor capabilities, conduct quarterly performance reviews, and resolve vendor issues
Drive execution of business plans and projects, remove barriers, provide resources, and develop contingency plans
Supervise and develop associates, promote company policies and values, and evaluate current plans, programs, and initiatives
Support community outreach events
Lead category strategy plans, long-term business plans, and prioritized strategic initiatives
Develop internal and external partnerships and networks and lead community outreach and involvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Age - 16 or older

Benefits

Comp & perks

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law