Manager, Procurement

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager will support Walmart’s Domestic Transportation Services. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of carriers, running RFP events, negotiating rates and contracts, supporting transportation lane management, and partnering with internal business units. This individual will play a key role in identifying the best transportation solutions by balancing cost, service, operational needs, and carrier performance. The role also requires strong technical and analytical capabilities, including working with large datasets, supporting systems and contract administration, and developing dashboards or reporting tools to drive business decisions.

Requirements

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.
4 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation procurement, logistics, supply chain, or carrier management
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Experience working with transportation carriers, freight providers, or fleet operations
Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights
Experience creating dashboards and working with reporting tools
Strong technical aptitude and systems experience
Project management or PMO experience preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Data modelling, data analytics, and data management
Qualified experience in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with assigned transportation carriers and act as the primary point of contact for carrier-related matters
Negotiate rates, contracts, and transportation solutions with third-party carriers and internal fleet partners
Support transportation lane sourcing and carrier placement activities to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify transportation needs and deliver cost-effective solutions
Analyze transportation, supplier, and financial data to support procurement decisions and business strategies
Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics related to carrier performance and procurement activities
Ensure rates, contracts, and supplier information are accurately entered and maintained within internal systems
Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives through KPIs and service-level expectations
Participate in sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and business case development for transportation procurement initiatives
Support contract management activities including renewals, amendments, risk identification, and compliance reviews
Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes through technology, automation, and data-driven insights
Present recommendations, analyses, and transportation strategies to operational and business stakeholders