Group Director, Sourcing - Food, CAC (Chilled, Alcohol, Convenience)
Walmart
USD 160k-320k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
Position Summary...
Are you ready to shape the future of fashion at Walmart? As Group Director, Sourcing – Chilled, Alcohol and Convenience, you'll lead the charge in delivering high-quality, private-brand goods at exceptional value. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, build strategic partnerships, and make a direct impact on millions of customers—all from our vibrant Bentonville, AR campus.About Sourcing
Join a dynamic, enterprise-aligned sourcing team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a customer-first mindset. Our team is transforming sourcing by activating new strategies, streamlining processes, and fostering a psychologically safe environment where associates are empowered to move fast and win together.
As the Group Director of Food Sourcing - CAC (Chilled, Alcohol, Convenience), you will play a crucial role leading a team responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and execution of our items to wow customers with new and different items, match our customer’s needs and meet their quality expectations. You will work collaboratively within the Merchandising and Private Brand organizations and suppliers to execute our business strategy.
What you'll do...
- Providing overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices.
- Analyzing cost 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 environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
- Looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and savings.
- Drives the development of multiple business plans across many categories and projects by identifying member and merchant needs; develop and communicate business plans and priorities; remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance; provide resources; identify performance standards; measure progress and adjust performance; develop contingency plans; and demonstrate adaptability and support continuous learning.
- Develop and implement strategies to identify, attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged team focused on serving the customer.
You’ll sweep us off our feet if...
- You enjoy owning and developing plans for highly complex category strategy, supporting long term business plans and executing prioritized strategic initiatives.
- You are omni channel customer focused: You make member-centric recommendations and decisions across all member touchpoints. Constantly incorporate applicable and actionable feedback. Understand customer behavior across channels, or within relevant channels. Guide suppliers and vendors in the development of customer focused processes and products.
- You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition.
- You develop and leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.
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 :
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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 or related area and 7 years’ experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area. Option 2: 9 years' experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.3 years' supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification., Cross-functional, Master's degree in business or related area
