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Tim Ritz

Title: Global Chief Procurement Officer Company: Walmart Industry: Retail
Tim is Global Chief Procurement Officer for Walmart International, leading procurement and sourcing strategy across the enterprise. Tim and his team focus on enhancing value, driving efficiency and delivering on Walmart’ s commitment to everyday low prices for customers and members worldwide. Tim joined Walmart in September 2023 as Senior Vice President of Procurement, succeeding DK Singh.
He oversees teams purchasing goods and services across technology, operations, real estate, professional services and supply chain, expanding procurement’ s scope and establishing new centres of excellence for emerging categories such as AI and sustainable materials. With more than two decades of experience, Tim has a strong track record of delivering cost savings and operational efficiency through effective supplier relationships. Before Walmart, he spent nearly eight years at PayPal leading procurement and real estate strategy.
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