Senior Director, Procurement

Walmart, Inc.

$130K — $260K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, or analytics
  • 5 years' leading cross-functional teams/projects for Option 2
  • Strong financial acumen for performance analysis and decision-making
  • Expertise in negotiation strategies and category strategy execution
  • Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Commitment to ethical standards and culture of accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Lead supplier relationship management including risk mitigation and performance evaluation
  • Drive category strategy execution and identify savings opportunities
  • Oversee negotiation strategies for favorable terms
  • Utilize advanced analytics to enhance procurement processes
  • Foster continuous improvement and innovation in procurement
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement goals and communication.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off including PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave
  • Disability coverage and company discounts
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Education benefits including tuition, books, and fees for associates.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Senior Director, Procurement leads strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to optimize cost, quality, and risk across the enterprise. This role drives category strategy, negotiates complex agreements, and oversees contract management while aligning procurement initiatives with business objectives. By leveraging advanced analytics and fostering cross-functional collaboration, the position ensures operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Senior Director also champions ethical standards, talent development, and effective communication to support organizational goals and deliver sustainable value within a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
What you'll do:
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
  • Lead supplier relationship management, including risk mitigation, performance evaluation, and contract compliance.
  • Drive category strategy execution by identifying savings opportunities and managing cross-functional initiatives.
  • Oversee negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms and long-term value for the organization.
  • Utilize advanced analytics to inform decision-making and enhance procurement processes.
  • Foster continuous improvement and innovation within procurement operations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication of procurement goals.

What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in procurement management with proven expertise in supplier and vendor relationship management.
  • Strong financial acumen to analyze costs, forecast performance, and develop business-centric solutions aligned with strategic goals.
  • Advanced negotiation skills to establish effective agreements and optimize procurement outcomes at an enterprise level.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale problem-solving initiatives and drive continuous process improvements.
  • Expertise in category strategy development, execution, and risk mitigation across multiple markets.
  • Exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders and present complex data clearly.
  • Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a culture of accountability and development.


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.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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 8 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field.
Option 2: 10 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field and 5 years' experience leading cross-functional teams/projects

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification, Experience with cross-functional teams, Master's degree in business or related field

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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