(USA) Manager, Procurement- Packaging Engineer

Reference: R-2606511Posted: 2026-08-18Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $70000 - $130000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary:Manager, Procurement Packaging Engineer to serve as the technical packaging lead within the procurement organization. In this role, you will translate sourcing and business needs into packaging requirements that improve cost, quality, speed, risk management, and sustainability outcomes. You will partner with procurement managers, suppliers, quality, operations, and cross-functional teams to develop specifications, evaluate packaging options, support sourcing events, validate changes, and enable successful implementation at scale. About the team: The Global Procurement Packaging team helps drive value through supplier-enabled innovation, clear technical requirements, standardizations, disciplined execution, and packaging solutions that support Walmart’s scale and supply chain complexity. What you'll do:Define packaging, quality, testing, and sustainability requirements for sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and implementation plans.Lead packaging cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.Develop fit-for-purpose packaging solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, compliance, sustainability, and cost.Create, review, and maintain packaging specifications, standards, and test requirements.Oversee packaging testing, trials, and validation to confirm performance and implementation readiness.Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve execution, and support successful commercialization.Identify opportunities to strengthen packaging capability through standardization, documentation, innovation, and continuous improvement.What you'll bring:Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.Experience in packaging engineering within procurement, sourcing, commercialization, manufacturing, or supplier-facing environments.Strong knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, testing, structural design, and performance requirements.Experience supporting supplier evaluations, sourcing events, packaging changes, or cost optimization initiatives.Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and present complex information clearly.Commitment to ethical practices and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. 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 . 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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockMinimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or related field and 2 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field. Option 2: 4 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field."]Preferred qualifications["Qualified experience in Microsoft Excel", "Data modelling, data analytics, and data management"]