Position Summary...

What you'll do...Senior Director, Supplier Education & Capabilities - Sourcing & Procurement Introduction The Sourcing & Procurement team is embarking on a new phase of growth on our journey to become the most trusted and resilient supplier, powered by Walmart. We are accomplishing this by activating our strategy, streamlining our structure, and doubling down on fostering a psychologically safe environment, empowering our associates to move faster, collaborating more easily and win together We would love to have you join Sourcing & Procurement, a truly superpowered team aligned throughout the enterprise, all with the customer at the heart of what we do! You'll make an impact by...

Leading the Supplier Capabilities Team to define and align on ways of working throughout the supplier lifecycle to create a best-in-class supplier development process for new and strategic private brand suppliers for sourcing and procurement
Leading content, education creation and processes for identified suppliers to become Walmart ready including customization for geographies of excellence
Determining Supplier Capabilities Team structure to most effectively leverage the Team to create and deploy the capabilities work
Scoping all existing supplier development content and leads the cross functional Team to align on the content, process, and ways of working for supplier development
Determining the content and process that suppliers will experience based on supplier maturity, category, and location
Supplier vetting and prequalification process for all new Sourcing & Procurement suppliers
Leading the ways of working between the respective teams e.g., market development teams, Q&A, category teams, etc.
Directing private brand supplier outreach and development by planning and executing events; pre-screening potential suppliers; serving as liaison between suppliers and merchants; developing and updating tactical action plans for assigned areas; coordinating meetings; ensuring suppliers have appropriate certifications; and training new diverse suppliers on Walmart tools.
Providing overall direction for supplier capabilities throughout the company by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer-focused environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
Overseeing supplier development measurement for area of focus by analyzing reports to identify trends on Walmart spend with current suppliers; tracking sales impact to the business; identifying within reports areas that will increase spend within geographies of excellence
Domestic and international travel up to 25%

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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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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, supply chain, or related area and 7 years' experience in supplier development, supplier management, sourcing, or related area. Option 2: 9 years' experience in supplier development, supplier management, sourcing, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Experience leading cross-functional teams., Master's degree in business, supply chain, or related area.

Primary Location...

703 Associate Drive, 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.

Senior Director, Supplier Education & Capabilities - Sourcing & Procurement

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