(USA) Manager, Contracting
About The Position
The (USA) Manager, Contracting, supports contract negotiations within Health & Wellness that are aligned with our strategic business objectives. This role involves collaborating with business teams, stakeholders and Legal to develop contracts and assess negotiation outcomes that align with Health & Wellness and enterprise standards. The manager oversees reporting initiatives, analyzes key performance indicators, and drives continuous improvement in contract language and related outcomes while upholding company policies, ethics, and standards to support organizational success. By fostering strong stakeholder relationships and managing complex contract projects, this position contributes to operational efficiency and financial goals. The Health & Wellness Contracting team integrates business strategy, process management, and legal compliance to manage key agreements supporting Walmart’s Health & Wellness initiatives. This team ensures contracts align with company goals, comply with regulations, and enhance operational efficiency. Focused on integrity, process excellence, and continuous improvement, the team collaborates across functions to drive effective contract management and risk awareness. Members apply strong organizational skills and expertise in technical writing and contract drafting to support strategic initiatives that advance business objectives while maintaining high standards of compliance and performance.
Requirements
- Proven experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and vendor performance monitoring.
- Strong technical writing skills to ensure clear and accurate process documentation and reporting.
- Expertise in process improvement and lifecycle management to enhance vendor management and reporting strategies.
- Ability to analyze complex data, develop financial models, and assess negotiation outcomes to support business decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with sourcing managers and internal stakeholders.
- Risk awareness and compliance knowledge to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field and 2 years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare billing
- Insurance industry, preferably in healthcare or workers' compensation
- Medicare, Medicade, or other government funded health care program
- Paralegal program completion
- Pharmacy Benefit Management, pharmacy operations, or vision center operations
- Supervisory experience
- Walmart Health and Wellness Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
- Six Sigma - Certification
Responsibilities
- Manage contract quality by collaborating with Health & Wellness stakeholders and Legal to assess business outcomes.
- Report project initiatives and timely communicate results to senior management.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing issues proactively to support business continuity.
- Analyze contracts and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and/or process improvements.
- Lead strategic initiatives by evaluating impacts and supporting plans to enhance vendor relationships and outcomes.
- Foster collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
