Director, Sourcing - Regeneration

Position Summary

What you'll do...

Walmart Corporate

Bentonville, AR

This position is available at our main corporate campus in Bentonville, Arkansas! We have an excellent relocation package to help you get here!

The success of Walmart depends on providing quality, name-brand goods at exceptional 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.

About the team:

The Sourcing Regeneration Team coordinates with the Walmart Inc. Sustainability Team, International Regeneration Team, and Packaging Team to align on the key messaging and education for Sourcing suppliers. The messaging and education for Sourcing suppliers is based on the Walmart Inc. goals and what we expect Sourcing suppliers to focus on to achieve our goals. Sourcing suppliers are held to a higher standard and have specific commodity, packaging, and plastic reduction goals that must be communicated. The Sourcing Regeneration Team is also responsible for surveying Sourcing suppliers to determine where they are at on their Regeneration journey. These surveys further facilitate the messaging and education the Team delivers to ensure Sourcing suppliers are accountable to our Sustainability and Regeneration goals.

We are seeking an initiative-taking and experienced Director, Sourcing - Regeneration , to join our dynamic team. As the Director, you will play a critical role in developing complex sourcing strategies for our regeneration initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional business partners to drive sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. This position requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving positive change in the sourcing industry.

What you'll do:

• Own the Sourcing Regeneration Strategy for communicating and educating our Sourcing suppliers based on the Walmart Inc. Regeneration & Sustainability initiatives.
• Lead a team of three Sr. Managers who are each responsible for an SBU supplier base e.g., Food, Consumables & H/W, and GM.
• Responsible for the Sourcing supplier training strategy at an SBU level to educate suppliers on the importance of Regenerative practices and the strategy to support Sourcing suppliers who are not meeting expectations.
• Surveying suppliers on their Regenerative practices.
• Lead the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies for our regeneration initiatives.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for sourcing commodities and items that align with our regeneration goals.
• Lead the communication and capability development trainings to our supplier partners and internal stakeholders on our regeneration priorities.
• Influence internal and external business partners to prioritize and implement innovative sourcing practices that support our sustainability commitments.
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on performance metrics and long-term potential, negotiating contracts to obtain products at the most competitive and sustainable costs.
• Calculate and understand the cost impacts of commodities/products' initial mark-up, tracking awarded cost against actual cost through advanced tracking systems.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships with a focus on long-term partnerships and business continuity.
• Assess and enhance supplier production, distribution, and technological capabilities to ensure reliable and sustainable supply.
• Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects, identifying and overcoming barriers, and championing a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Promote and exemplify company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, and integrity.
• Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives to ensure they meet the evolving needs of our regeneration initiatives.
• Collaborate with business partners, managers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and community engagement.

You'll sweep us off our feet if you have:

• Passion for sustainability with proven leadership skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Deep knowledge of ESG principles and relevant reporting frameworks with excellent training skills on regeneration topics.
• Excellent communication and people skills to effectively articulate and promote sustainable sourcing practices.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on sustainability and regeneration initiatives.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Proficiency in using sourcing tools and systems, as well as advanced tracking and reporting systems.

We would love for you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field (master's degree preferred).

Join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on our regeneration initiatives. Apply today and be part of a company committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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 5 years' experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.
• Option 2: 7 years' experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.
• 1 year's supervisory experience.

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

701 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716-6209, United States of America