Manager, Procurement - Construction

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $70,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Procurement leads the development and execution of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives to meet business objectives. This role involves building strong supplier relationships, analyzing financial and market data, and driving cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with company policies. The manager collaborates with stakeholders to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize procurement processes. By leveraging expertise in negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance, this position supports continuous improvement and delivers measurable value aligned with organizational goals. About the team: The team specializes in Construction Procurement within the Realty sector, focusing on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to meet business goals. It identifies savings opportunities, manages risks, and executes procurement plans while collaborating across functions to optimize category strategies. Leadership prioritizes continuous development, performance excellence, and adherence to company policies. By applying financial acumen and negotiation skills, the team delivers value and maintains strong supplier partnerships. This environment fosters problem-solving, innovation, and effective stakeholder engagement to address evolving business needs efficiently and responsibly.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in vendor relationship management and category strategy development.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data and support business plans.
• Effective negotiation skills to facilitate contract discussions and risk mitigation.
• Experience in supplier performance monitoring and implementation of improvement strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Proficient problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and supporting ethical business practices.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Data modelling, data analytics, and data management
• Qualified experience in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals to optimize category management and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support sourcing and contract management activities.
• Analyze financial and business data to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risks within supply chains.
• Lead negotiations and contract reviews ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and implement improvement plans to enhance service levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify innovative procurement solutions and drive continuous process improvements.

Benefits

• 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 : - Stock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level