Senior Sourcing Recruiter
General MotorsSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Food and Beverage, BakeryIndustries
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum qualification)
- Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, supply chain, or related area (preferred)
- Experience in retail, manufacturing, sourcing, or related areas (preferred)
- Global experience in Sourcing, Merchandising or Procurement (preferred)
- Passion for developing successful businesses and attention to detail in sourcing, finance, and supply chain fundamentals
- Ability to build strong relationships at all levels, internal and external
- Knowledge of what motivates manufacturers, merchants, and customers, and ability to integrate those perspectives
- Ability to identify and communicate business priorities to diverse stakeholders
- Data savvy with ability to analyze business fundamentals, anticipate market changes, and make fact-based decisions
- Tenacious, dedicated, thrives with ownership, autonomy, and competition
Responsibilities
- Manage the sourcing process to build Walmart Sourcing, Merchant, and Product Development strategies for Domestic and Direct Import
- Develop supplier relationships
- Identify sourcing opportunities to ensure supplier capability
- Guide partners and suppliers to ensure product quality, delivery, and cost goals
- Ensure follow-up of all sourcing activities with teams and suppliers
- Analyze data and compile reports
- Develop complex sourcing strategies for existing products
- Work with Product Developers to create innovative Marketside & Freshness Guaranteed products
- Work directly with Merchants to ensure critical business metrics are met and influence future growth strategies
Skills
Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain
Data Analysis
Reporting
Product Development
Finance
Stakeholder Management
Import Sourcing
Business Strategy
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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