(USA) Manager, Procurement

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The (USA) Manager, Procurement, leads the development and execution of procurement strategies to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities through data-driven analysis. The manager collaborates cross-functionally to implement innovative solutions, monitor supplier performance, and mitigate risks. With strong financial acumen and problem-solving skills, the position drives continuous improvement and operational excellence to deliver value and support Walmart’s commitment to customer satisfaction and sustainable business practices.
About the team:
The team oversees Walmart’s global software spend portfolio, collaborating with Business and Global Technology units to enhance technology operations. They lead strategic sourcing across AI, cloud, enterprise platforms, and supply chain systems, driving innovation and managing significant technology investments. Their scope includes corporate functions, stores, supply chain, and customer experience, ensuring alignment with business objectives. By applying category strategy, negotiation, financial acumen, and supplier relationship management, the team delivers cost-effective solutions that support Walmart’s technology-driven growth and operational excellence worldwide.
What you'll do:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals to optimize category performance.
• Manage supplier relationships by monitoring performance, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Analyze financial and business data to identify savings opportunities and support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs, mitigate risks, and implement effective sourcing solutions.
• Lead contract management activities, including review, validation, and amendment processes.
• Utilize data-driven insights to improve procurement processes and supplier performance.
• Communicate recommendations clearly to influence business outcomes and foster partnerships.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in vendor relationship management and supplier performance evaluation.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data and support business plan implementation.
• Experience in category strategy development, including identifying savings opportunities and risk mitigation.
• Skilled in negotiation and contract management adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to develop and track supplier scorecards and key performance indicators.
• Effective problem-solving skills using data-driven approaches and stakeholder collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and fostering continuous improvement initiatives.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $91,000.00 - $169,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.

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...

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

Data modelling, data analytics, and data management, Qualified experience in Microsoft Excel

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.