USA) Operations Manager, Procurement

Walmart•Lancaster, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager, Procurement supports business operations through stakeholder engagement, data analysis, procurement, supplier management, contract administration, budgeting, process improvement, project coordination, and crisis preparedness. The role translates business requirements into projects and practical solutions aligned with organizational strategy, develops recommendations and business cases, and uses data and visualizations to inform decisions. It also supports change initiatives, regulatory compliance, safety reporting, warranty claims management, and the effective management of vendors and contracts. The position facilitates contractual negotiations for smaller projects and supports complex negotiations, while ensuring negotiations and procurement activities follow company and regulatory policies. It works with internal and external stakeholders to understand needs, communicate clearly, manage change, and achieve outcomes that support the business. The role is expected to model Walmart's values: Respect for the Individual, Act with Integrity, Serve our Customers and Members, and Strive for Excellence. The position is based at 2500 E Belt Line Rd, Lancaster, Texas. The annual salary range is $84,000 to $126,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also receive regional pay-zone compensation and stock. Walmart offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, education benefits, and other programs, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, or Production/Operations Management) and 1 year of experience in an operations, distribution, or logistics environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion across multiple departments or areas; OR
1 year of experience as a Walmart Logistics Area Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in hiring and promotion; OR
3 years of experience in an operations, distribution, logistics, or retail environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion across multiple departments or areas; OR
1 year of experience as a Walmart Logistics Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion across multiple departments or areas.
Attend and successfully complete all job-required training and assessments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
Experience with inventory management.
Experience with modeling or forecasting.
Experience preparing and executing budgets.
Profit and loss accountability.
Experience supervising associates.
Experience in talent development.
Walmart Logistics Manager experience or qualifications.
Familiarity with Walmart Logistics Systems.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Management, or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

Engage with team members and stakeholders, build trust, communicate information clearly, and collaborate across divisions and departments.
Analyze data, test hypotheses, develop insights, create visualizations and dashboards, and present findings to influence business decisions.
Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and business cases, including projected return on investment or cost savings.
Translate business requirements into projects, activities, and tasks aligned with business strategy; connect business needs with practical solutions.
Recommend process improvements and support planning, implementation, and reinforcement of organizational change.
Participate in crisis-management planning, maintain contact lists and documentation, and contribute to crisis teams and simulated scenarios.
Support warranty claims management, oversee work orders and repairs, and address discrepancies to improve cost savings and accuracy.
Follow departmental regulatory processes and procedures, document reporting requirements, identify safety hazards or anomalies, and report them to a superior.
Serve as a routine contact for vendors, resolve routine supplier issues, escalate nonroutine matters, research alternative suppliers, and help ensure purchases meet delivery and quality specifications.
Gather and analyze information to evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to reduce variation or waste.
Create and maintain vendor, customer, and contract files; review contracts for compliance; and administer locally relevant departmental contracts.
Document capital appropriations and project authorizations, prepare budget reports under guidance, explain variances, and provide supporting information for major expense items.
Support procurement transactions using approved systems and suppliers, follow documentation and approval procedures, and assist with purchase fulfillment requirements.
Prepare and improve data collection and analytics processes, including organizing and transforming data and developing analytics solutions for defined tasks.
Facilitate negotiations for projects valued at $500,000 or less and support complex negotiations; prepare factual arguments, anticipate objections, follow company and regulatory policies, and escalate complex legal or regulatory matters.
Document project plans, estimates, meetings, deliverables, and next steps; prepare status reports and communication plans under guidance.
Understand stakeholder needs and bargaining positions to negotiate outcomes that add value.
Mentor and develop team members, build trusting relationships, recognize contributions, and support others through change.
Promote integrity, compliance, accountability, continuous improvement, and a customer- and member-first approach.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, covering eligible tuition, books, and fees for programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Performance-based annual or quarterly bonuses.
Potential regional pay-zone compensation and stock for certain positions.