Sourcing Consultant
HalbornSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Sourcing, Supply ChainIndustries
Requirements
- Must be actively enrolled in an undergrad degree program
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 – August 2027
- Willingness to relocate to Walmart’s Home Office Hub location after graduation: Bentonville, AR
- 0-2 years of part-time or full-time relevant experience
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong time-management skills
- A successful candidate will not require sponsorship from Walmart for authorization to work now or in the future
Responsibilities
- Provide data insights to drive sourcing & negotiation strategies for category leaders
- Support category leaders in full sourcing event execution by leveraging various sourcing tools
- Support the supplier relationship management process by surveying internal stakeholders to identify service gaps and drive improvements
- Predict future supplier performance based on historical trends and statistical modeling
- Develop predictive cost models for goods and services to provide data-driven insights, enabling negotiations to reduce cost and bring greater value to the company
Skills
data analytics
sourcing
negotiation strategies
statistical modeling
predictive modeling
cost modeling
supplier relationship management
surveying stakeholders
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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