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, contract negotiation, and financial analysis to support business objectives. By collaborating with cross-functional partners, the position ensures continuous improvement and effective change management while fostering team development and performance. The role demands strong leadership, analytical expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders to deliver sustainable procurement solutions aligned with organizational goals.
About the team:
The Global Procurement team supporting Last Mile, Fleet, and Energy plays a vital role in Walmart's supply chain by driving strategic sourcing and operational scalability across transportation and delivery networks. This team partners with cross-functional groups to manage complex categories such as delivery providers, fleet assets, and related technologies. Focused on cost efficiency, reliability, and innovation, the team advances priorities including last mile delivery, fleet optimization, and charging initiatives. Through disciplined sourcing and strong governance, it mitigates risks, enhances financial performance, and optimizes service quality, directly impacting speed to customer and overall experience.
What you'll do:
Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for complex, high-spend categories to achieve business goals and cost efficiencies.
Manage supplier relationships through performance tracking, risk mitigation, and contract oversight to ensure compliance and delivery excellence.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, applying financial analysis and total cost of ownership models to inform sourcing decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement process enhancements.
Mentor and develop procurement associates, fostering a high-performing, accountable team environment.
Drive data-driven decision-making by leveraging advanced analytics and partnering with relevant stakeholders.
What you'll bring:
Extensive experience in procurement management, category strategy, and strategic sourcing within complex, high-spend environments.
Proven ability to lead supplier relationship management and contract negotiation to optimize cost, quality, and risk mitigation.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in total cost of ownership modeling, financial analysis, and business case development.
Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Effective leadership capabilities in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams aligned with business goals.
Proficiency in change management and applying data-driven insights to enhance procurement strategies and operational performance.
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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .
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...
905 Customer 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.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
