Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships is responsible for leading strategic initiatives focused on vertical integration, innovation, supply chain optimization, and transformational projects. This role manages cross-functional teams and partnerships to drive business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do...

• Develop and execute vertical integration strategies, including site selection, plant design, and operational launch for new facilities.

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with suppliers, manufacturers, and technology providers to support supply chain and sourcing objectives.

• Own P&L for vertically integrated operations, set financial targets, monitor performance, and drive profitability.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align vertical integration and supply chain initiatives with overall business strategy.

• Drive product and process innovation using customer insights, market research, and emerging technologies.

• Analyze customer needs to inform assortment decisions and enhance value propositions.

• Lead and align cross-functional teams—including supply chain, merchandising, operations, and finance—for seamless project execution.

• Foster collaboration, innovation, and accountability across project teams.

• Serve as a change agent, inspiring stakeholders to embrace new ways of working and supporting organizational transformation.

• Provide updates and transparent reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, and business impact.

• Lead strategic projects focused on sustainability and quality, developing responsible sourcing and waste reduction strategies.

• Champion quality improvement programs and scale innovative solutions in sustainability and quality.

• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to address risks and opportunities.

• Manage multiple projects, utilizing project management tools and performance dashboards.

• Facilitate contractual negotiations and support complex negotiations, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory processes.

• Perform data analysis to support business decisions and continuous improvement.

• Supervise and develop associates through training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic partnerships, business development, supply chain, project management, or a related area;
• At least 3 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.

The pay range for this position is $109,400.00 - $150,480.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

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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.

Age – 18 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada

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