Manager, Procurement - Energy

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart’s Global Sourcing & Procurement – Energy team sits at the heart of one of the world’s largest corporate sustainability portfolios. We drive end‑to‑end sourcing strategy across On‑Site renewables (solar, BESS, microgrids) and Off‑Site energy programs, partnering with Finance, Legal, Facilities, and executive leadership to deliver measurable cost efficiency and decarbonization outcomes at enterprise scale.

Requirements

2+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, including 1+ years in energy, utilities, construction, or other technical categories, with demonstrated ownership of material, enterprise‑level spend.
Deep knowledge of energy procurement, including On‑Site renewables (solar, BESS, EPCs), Off‑Site markets (deregulated electricity and gas, PPAs, tax equity), and IRA/ITC incentive structures.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex energy economics into clear, executive‑ready sourcing strategies and recommendations.
Proven RFx development and execution track record, delivering measurable value through competitive sourcing, commercial innovation, and disaggregation strategies.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or energy‑industry certifications (e.g., PE, CEP, CEM) strongly preferred.
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 a structured energy procurement roadmap encompassing large, multi‑year capital and operating spend, including competitive EPC RFx programs spanning dozens of projects across the portfolio.
Disaggregate On‑Site developer models to establish scalable sourcing architectures for OEM, EPC, and O&M components—unlocking sourcing optionality and reducing margin stacking.
Lead Safe Harbor equipment procurement to capture long‑term ITC value, and manage deregulated electricity and natural gas sourcing programs across U.S. and international markets.
Build and maintain robust energy market intelligence to strengthen negotiation posture and proactively mitigate regulatory, tariff, and geopolitical risk.
Align cross‑functional stakeholders across Energy Transformation, Finance, Legal, and Facilities—positioning procurement as a strategic partner in capital planning and investment decisions.

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
jury duty
voting
short-term disability
long-term disability
company discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
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.