Senior Manager, Sourcing - Home & Hardlines, Sam's Club GM

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart Corporate           

Bentonville, AR

The success of Walmart/Sam’s Club depends on providing quality, private-brand goods at disruptive value to our members. In service to that mission, Walmart strives to identify sources of supply that reliably deliver value through a combination of high-quality goods, cost, reliable delivery, and a host of other relevant factors. This position is available at our main corporate campus in Bentonville, Arkansas! Learn more about what Bentonville has to offer!https://www.bentonvillear.com/https://greaterbentonville.com/relocating/

About Sourcing

Looking to join an exciting team?  This is your spot!  We’re looking for experienced sourcing professionals with a knack for strategic relationship building.We would love to have you join Sourcing, a truly superpowered sourcing team aligned throughout the enterprise, all with the member at the heart of what we do!As Senior Manager, Sourcing, Home & Hardlines for Sam’s Club, you will use your expertise, vision, strategic thinking, and influencing skills to drive the profitable growth of the Member’s Mark Home & Hardlines business at Sam’s Club. You will partner closely with Product Developers, Merchants, cross-functional teams, and suppliers—always keeping the club member at the center of every decision.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate to define sourcing strategy: You will support forming the  sourcing strategy for Member’s Mark Home & Hardlines, ensuring a clear vision that is tightly aligned with merchants and product development. You will conduct end-to-end cost negotiations and optimize the supplier portfolio to drive profitable growth while elevating the club member experience.
• Build relationships and influence decisions: You will leverage strong influencing and leadership skills to build trusted partnerships with product developers, merchants, cross-functional teams, and suppliers. Together, you will deliver high-quality items at disruptive price points with Surety of supply.
• Be a category and supplier expert: You will develop deep expertise in your categories and supplier base, always anticipating what is next for the business. You will identify, assess, and onboard suppliers that bring innovation, differentiated capabilities, and a shared commitment to long-term success. You will unlock the full value of strategic suppliers by activating mutually beneficial, win-win partnerships.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

• You are passionate about building successful businesses, combining big-picture thinking with meticulous attention to the fundamentals of sourcing, supply chain, and finance.
• You build strong, trust-based relationships at all levels, both within Sam’s Club/Walmart Inc. and with suppliers.
• You understand what motivates suppliers, product developers, merchants, and members, and you are able to integrate those perspectives into compelling, scalable business opportunities.
• You are confident in identifying and communicating business priorities to a diverse set of stakeholders.
• You are data-savvy: you analyze business fundamentals, anticipate market shifts, and use insights to drive effective cost negotiations and make fact-based decisions.
• You are tenacious and dedicated, and you thrive in an environment that offers ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition.

You’ll make an impact if you have:

• Global experience in Sourcing, Merchandising or Procurement, especially sourcing in Home & Hardlines
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5+ years of experience in retail, manufacturing, or sourcing industry.
• 3+ years of experience in major brands, or importer/agent serving major retail customers/members.
• Strong strategic orientation and storytelling skills.
• Strong AI and technology orientation, with advanced digital and analytical skills.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills with a strong track record of results.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated project management and planning capabilities.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.  Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, UNLIMITED PTO, multiple health plans and much more.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 laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, finance, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or related area., Procurement in a retail environment., Raw material and commodity procurement.

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.