Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary: The Senior Manager, Procurement, leads the execution of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives to optimize cost efficiency and mitigate risks across complex supply chains. This role drives supplier relationship management, negotiates contracts, and applies advanced financial analysis to support informed decision-making. By fostering a high-performing team environment, the position ensures alignment with business objectives while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence. The Senior Manager collaborates cross-functionally to deliver sustainable procurement solutions that enhance overall organizational performance and uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
About the team: The Food Packaging Procurement Team collaborates closely with sourcing partners and key internal stakeholders to execute initiatives aligned with the sourcing strategy. The team supports trusted Private Brands by ensuring manufacturing excellence, supply reliability, and sustainability. Working in partnership with sourcing vendors post-approval, the team drives value creation while delivering Every Day Low Cost and Every Day Low Price commitments. Focused on strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, the team adapts to evolving business needs to optimize category performance and mitigate risks, contributing to Walmart's operational success and long-term objectives.
What you'll do: - Lead the development and execution of category strategies to identify savings and optimize procurement performance.
- Manage supplier relationships through structured reviews, performance tracking, and risk mitigation.
- Oversee complex sourcing events, including RFx processes and financial modeling to support informed decision-making.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve procurement challenges and implement corrective actions.
- Supervise and develop procurement associates, fostering a high-performing, team-based environment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize data analytics to evaluate plans, forecast risks, and recommend process improvements.
What you'll bring: - Extensive experience in procurement management, category strategy, and strategic sourcing within complex supply chains.
- Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships to drive cost efficiencies and mitigate risks.
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in total cost of ownership modeling, financial analysis, and business case development.
- Demonstrated skills in stakeholder management, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering results aligned with business goals.
- Proficiency in problem-solving complex issues and implementing corrective actions in dynamic environments.
- Commitment to ethical standards, compliance, and fostering a high-performing team culture through coaching 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
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 5 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field. Option 2: 6 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field and 2 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, Supervisory experience
Primary Location...701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
