Senior Analyst, Procurement - (Marketing Procurement Associate)

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

**Please note that this is not a Data Analyst role**
Role summary:

The Procurement Associate will support the development and execution of high-impact sourcing strategies across Sam’s Club Marketing and Connect. In this role, you’ll partner closely with business and marketing stakeholders to identify opportunities, source and onboard agencies and strategic partners, lead negotiations, and manage contracts end to end. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re detail-oriented, solution-driven, and enjoy building strong cross-functional relationships. We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of the marketing ecosystem, a value-focused mindset, and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the business.
About the team:
The Global Sourcing & Procurement team is a centralized, enterprise-wide function supporting marketing sourcing and procurement worldwide. The team partners with business stakeholders through strategic sourcing, industry benchmarking, and negotiations to deliver cost-effective solutions while strengthening supplier relationships. Expanding to support the growing Sam’s Club Connect organization, the team manages sourcing and negotiations across various categories including advertising, creative agencies, events, staffing, platform agreements, and media services. This environment focuses on detailed contract and supplier management to drive value and support business priorities at scale.
What you'll do:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, and related field plus 2 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, retail marketing, marketing agency, analytics, or related field.
• Qualified experience in Microsoft products.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with suppliers and cross functional stakeholders
• Manage a high volume of contracts and approvals, leveraging AI and tools to move efficiently and meet critical deadlines.
• Analyze financial and business data to identify savings opportunities, manage risk, and inform decision making.
• Create clear, compelling presentations for stakeholders and leadership that translate complex procurement topics into actionable insights. 
• Navigate multiple priorities and rapidly pivot across projects in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Manage contract components, ensuring compliance with standards and identifying potential risks.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in marketing, sourcing, agency management or supplier negotiations. 
• Strong analytical capabilities with a proven ability to negotiate effectively and build trusted relationships.
• Ability to independently manage a high volume of projects in a dynamic, fast moving environment. 
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influential communication across functions
• Detail-oriented and solution-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting company values in all business practices.

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 $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 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.
Option 2: 2 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, Experience in procurement, including strategic sourcing processes and reporting., Microsoft Office - Excel

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.