(USA) Group Director, Supplier Excellence

Job Posting Title: (USA) Group Director, Supplier Excellence Job Posting Description: Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Group Director, Supplier Excellence, leads the development and execution of strategies to ensure supplier growth with Walmart’s standards, focusing on risk mitigation and value-driven negotiations. This role oversees automation initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance supplier agreements and operational efficiency. Responsible for managing a high-performing team, the position drives continuous improvement in contract execution, compliance tracking, and supplier relationship management, aligning efforts with Walmart’s strategic and financial objectives while fostering a culture of integrity and operational excellence. About the team: The Group Director, Supplier Excellence leads a team dedicated to enhancing the supplier lifecycle through strategic program design and execution. This team focuses on improving processes, strengthening supplier capabilities, and driving operational excellence. Collaborating across business units, they deliver scalable solutions that support Walmart’s enterprise priorities. The team manages relationships, new tools, and ensures seamless supplier experiences. With expertise in supplier management, process improvement, and strategic planning, they foster strong partnerships and lead continuous enhancements to support Walmart’s goals and maintain high standards in supplier relations and operational performance. What you'll do: Lead supplier compliance efforts, managing certificate of insurance renewals and tracking to ensure full adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline communications and mitigate risks related to supplier agreements. Oversee implementation and execution of new tools to enhance performance and supplier onboarding. Direct negotiation strategies for supplier agreements, focusing on payment terms, claims, and allowances to drive value. Develop and monitor KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure negotiation and compliance success. Mentor and guide suppliers to achieve business objectives and continuous process improvements. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in supplier management, new or emerging brands, and performance monitoring within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, mentor, and manage high-performing teams focused on supplier excellence. Strong strategic planning and process improvement capabilities to drive automation and enhance negotiation efficiency. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, collaborating effectively across legal, finance, merchandising, sourcing, and claims teams. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track key performance indicators and measure business outcomes. Demonstrated ability to implement supplier programs that align with organizational goals and risk management standards. 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 $160,000.00 - $320,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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 supply chain, business administration, finance, human resources, engineering or related area and 5 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams. Option 2: 7 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams in supply chain, business administration, finance, human resources, engineering or related area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Inbound Exception processing, Merchandising operations, Store Operations, Supplier and compliance-based fields, Supplier partnerships Primary Location... 601 Respect Dr, 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. Minimum Pay: 160000 Maximum Pay: 320000 Pay Frequency: Annual City: BENTONVILLE State: AR Country: United States Job Area: : [Supply Chain and Transportation] Job Category: : [Supply Chain and Transportation Management] Management Level: D Job Family: Supply Chain Management Shift: Weekday Day Shift: Weekend Day Employment Type: Full time Brand: Walmart

Benefits you'll enjoy

• Club membership: No cost to you — As a Sam’s Club associate, you’re eligible to enjoy a complimentary Sam’s Club Membership, which includes access to exclusive pricing, savings events and access to a wide range of products and services, both in-store and online, plus a 10% discount on fresh fruits and veggies.
• Live Better U: 100% covered — Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Clear Pathways: Grow your skills — Sam’s Club has invested in the next generation of talent through in-house training programs and community-based organizations that cultivate opportunities for everyone.
• Financial perks — Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans
• Paid time off — Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
• Comprehensive health benefits — Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellbeing programs — Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
• Career growth opportunities — Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance