Group Director, Sourcing – General Merchandise

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position Summary
As Group Director, Sourcing – General Merchandise, you’ll be the primary point of contact for our U.S. merchant leaders, shaping sourcing strategies that deliver innovation, value, and quality to our customers. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive business growth, and ensure our assortments anticipate customer needs.

About the General Merchandise Sourcing Team
Our team operates at the intersection of Merchandising, Private Brands, and our supplier network, driving strategic sourcing initiatives that fuel Walmart’s growth. We foster strong partnerships and a collaborative environment, empowering associates to deliver results that align with company goals and customer expectations. In this role, you’ll directly impact our business strategy and help shape the future of our product assortments.

What you’ll do:

• Represent sourcing in strategic discussions and governance meetings with GM leadership.
• Lead and support GM associates, operationalizing new ways of working and cross-SBU initiatives.
• Analyze business objectives, customer needs, and operational processes to drive results.
• Identify improvement opportunities, drive innovation, and deliver business savings.
• Develop and implement strategies to build and engage a high-performing team.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience developing complex category strategies and executing long-term business plans.
• Strong omni-channel customer focus and ability to guide suppliers in customer-centric processes.
• Tenacity, ownership, and a drive to excel in a competitive environment.
• Proven ability to build and leverage partnerships to achieve business goals.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$320,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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• 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 or related area and 7 years’ experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area. Option 2: 9 years' experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.
3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification., Cross-functional, Master's degree in business or related area

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart 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.