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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, with a focus on developing complex sourcing strategies that align with business growth. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and fostering continuous improvement in operational excellence.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsVendor Performance ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Sourcing StrategiesSupplier DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationContract ManagementMerchandisingPlanningFinanceCommodity ProcurementBusiness ContinuityQuality Insights
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringTeam BuildingContinuous ImprovementAccountability
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Retail ProcurementCross-Functional PartnersVendor RelationshipsOperational ExcellencePerishability
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute complex sourcing strategies with cross-functional partners
- Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple commodities
- Oversee sourcing programs across regions and seasons
- Negotiate with vendors to secure products at sustainable costs
- Manage vendor performance and conduct regular reviews
- Align sourcing plans with merchants’ operating plans
- Incorporate perishability and quality insights into replenishment decisions
- Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships
- Ensure business continuity and compliance with company standards
- Lead and mentor associates
- Foster a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area; or 6 years’ experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across multiple commodities and regions
- Proven ability to develop and execute complex sourcing strategies aligned with business growth and category plans
- Strong negotiation skills to secure cost-effective agreements while maintaining quality and supplier performance standards
- Expertise in supplier development, performance evaluation, and managing multiyear contracts for business continuity
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and vendors
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives
- Master's degree in Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or related area (preferred)
- Procurement in a retail environment (preferred)
- Raw material and commodity procurement (preferred)
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, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
- English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs through Live Better U
- Stock (for certain positions)