9 Tim Ritz

Title: Global CPO Company: Walmart Industry: Retail

Tim is Global Chief Procurement Officer at Walmart, leading procurement and sourcing strategy enterprise-wide since joining in September 2023. With more than two decades of experience, including senior roles at PayPal as SVP of Procurement and Real Estate, plus leadership positions at Hertz and United Airlines, he drives efficiency and value delivery. Tim established centres of excellence for emerging categories like AI and sustainable materials whilst launching a buying model that balances global scale with local flexibility, supporting Walmart’ s commitment to everyday low prices.

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