(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 with cross-functional teams to optimize category management and supplier performance, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Strong financial acumen and problem-solving skills are essential to deliver measurable business results and support Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.
About the team:
The Global Procurement Equipment & Fixtures team manages total cost of ownership across multiple business units, supporting enterprise-wide sourcing for refrigeration, HVAC, food equipment, and merchandising fixtures. This team executes strategic sourcing initiatives, oversees supplier relationships, and develops innovative solutions aligned with the Every Day Low Cost mission. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the team drives cost efficiency and operational excellence, ensuring successful delivery of procurement objectives that support Walmart’s business goals and long-term growth. Expertise in negotiation, contract management, stakeholder engagement, analytics, and communication is essential to the team’s success.
What you'll do:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives to optimize category management and total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation efforts while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance using key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement and value creation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, implement solutions, and support organizational goals.
• Utilize financial acumen to analyze data, build business cases, and communicate insights to influence decision-making.
• Foster strong vendor relationships and manage procurement processes to ensure timely and cost-effective supply chain operations.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in procurement strategy, category management, and vendor relationship management.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze business data and support financial goals.
• Experience in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influential communication across functions.
• Proficient in problem solving using data-driven approaches and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and fostering high-performing teams.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity, and compliance with company policies and standards.

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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.

Master's degree in Business, Analytics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certification, Statistical Programming Language

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.