Strategic Sourcing Specialist
CohesitySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Grocery, Consumer GoodsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 1-3 years of experience in business, sourcing, supply chain, merchandising or related field
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management and planning
- Communicating effectively with both peers and leadership
- Analytical skills
Responsibilities
- Define & drive sourcing strategy: Establish and execute category sourcing strategies, manage budgets, and use insights and creativity to strengthen the customer experience
- Build strong partnerships: Leverage leadership and influencing skills to collaborate externally with suppliers and internally with merchants, Product Development, and cross-functional business partners
- Influence business decisions: Partner with Merchants and Merchandise Operations to shape decisions across replenishment, supply chain, manufacturing, store operations, planning, assortment, layouts, budgets, modular planning, and pricing
- Create & launch innovative products at EDLC: Work hand-in-hand with Product Development to design, test, and launch new items for Walmart’s Private Brands at incredible costing
- Become the category expert: Know suppliers, customers, and product landscape better than anyone—and work to anticipate what’s next
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement or location for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What salary or compensation does this position offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Senior Analyst, Sourcing role?
Key skills include leadership and influencing to build partnerships, data and tech savvy for analyzing trends and using tools, understanding of sourcing, finance, and supply chain details, and ability to influence cross-functional business decisions.
What is the company culture like in the Sourcing team?
The Sourcing team is superpowered, connected across the enterprise, focused on putting the customer at the center, streamlining structure to move faster, collaborate easily, and win together.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates have passion for building businesses with attention to sourcing, finance, and supply chain details, understand motivations of manufacturers, merchants, and customers, build relationships and lead cross-functional teams, take ownership, accept feedback, and are data and tech savvy.
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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