Proposal PacketWhat is the purpose of Walmart's supplier proposal guide?The aim of the supplier proposal guide is to introduce potential suppliers to our company and share basic facts about our business philosophy and practices. Walmart is committed to establishing relationships with diverse businesses. If you are a minority/woman-owned business, you may indicate your minority status (certificate required) on the questionnaire. You may obtain certification through either the National Minority Development Council or the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. Our number one commitment is to satisfy our customers, and through the products and services our suppliers help us provide, we aim to fulfill this commitment to our customers. Please note: Completion of the supplier questionnaire does not guarantee a supplier number. The authorized buyer at the home office makes buying decisions for all programs. National Supplier Program (Domestic Suppliers Only)Potential suppliers without a vendor number for Walmart or Sam’s Club, who want to introduce their products through the national program, may submit
Once you have met the above you may access the Online Product Submission. Books, Video, Audio Magazines Newspapers
Local Purchase ProgramIf your business wishes to supply 65 stores or less, you must present your "for resale" merchandise at store level to only the store manager. If they are interested in carrying your product they will need to submit the Item Submission Form to their Market Manager for field level approvals. If approved at field level, the item submission form will then be sent to home office and you will be receiving additional information from the Supplier Development department. There are certain products that cannot be processed through Local Purchases. Please review the list of products below and if your product falls in these categories you will need to contact the number listed as we will not be able to process your submission. Books, Video, Audio Magazines Newspapers Products that cannot be processed through Local Purchases are listed below and you would need to submit through the National process: All alcoholic beverages The home office buyer makes all final decisions and will review your paperwork. If approved, you will receive the vendor agreement. If rejected, you will receive a letter stating the reason for rejection. All of your communications will be routed via Supplier Development. This process is required in order to receive a supplier number. No purchase orders or merchandise may be placed in the store until an approved vendor number is obtained by the supplier from the Home Office.
Services/Non-resaleThere are certain services that cannot be processed through the service/non-resale questionnaire. Please review the list of services below and if your service falls in these categories you will need to contact the number listed as we will not be able to process your submission. The type of service you are offering needs to go through a specific process for review. Please contact the number below that corresponds to the service your company offers. Facilities Maintenance Recruiting Services Marketing Services Warranty Repair/Services Security Services Carrier Relations IIf none of the above apply and you are a non-resale/service suppliers, fill out the Walmart Global SourcingWalmart Global Sourcing works with all Walmart business units across the globe to lower costs, maintain and improve product quality and ensure that the products we import into our retail markets are sourced responsibly. We operate in worldwide sourcing offices to improve our offerings of apparel, general merchandise, food and consumables to our global retail network. Suppliers interested in this channel should contact suplinq@wal-mart.com.
What happens with my proposal?Supplier Development will review your application if your company meets qualifications then it will be forwarded it to the appropriate buyer. The buyer may schedule a meeting to discuss business opportunities or may simply send an email to the supplier requesting that a more detailed questionnaire be filled out and the supplier purchases the Dun & Bradstreet (Supplier Evaluation) Report. Following this submission, the buyer may grant the vendor agreement to be filled out and signed by the supplier. From this agreement we will establish a supplier number for your company. This is required before an order may be placed. Once a buyer makes the decision to either purchase your product or decline it, you will receive an email with either next steps or with an explanation of why the product was not a fit for Walmart Stores, Inc. at this time. We're glad you chose to explore doing business with us. We are committed to providing value, quality merchandise, and service for our customers. By working closely with our suppliers to explore ways to keep cost down, we can pass the savings on to our customers. We realize it requires time and effort to complete and send in your proposal packet, and we know that we may not be right for every business. However, regardless of whether we do business together, we hope your experience with us will be worthwhile to your overall business development. Ownership of a supplier number does not guarantee purchases of your product. All final decisions and orders are at buying groups discretion. Disclaimer: Wal-mart Stores, Inc. is not responsible for any costs incurred in meeting our requirements. |
