(USA) Operations Manager, Procurement

Walmart•Stockton, CA

6d•$92,400 - $138,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager, Procurement role involves a wide range of responsibilities focused on managing procurement processes, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and driving operational improvements. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors. The role emphasizes a commitment to integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement, aligning with Walmart's values and strategic goals. Key aspects include managing contracts, overseeing budget adherence, implementing technology changes, and contributing to crisis management preparedness. The position also involves developing business cases, translating business requirements into actionable solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management)
1 year experience in an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments / areas
OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Logistics Area Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates
OR 3 years experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments / areas
OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Logistics Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates for multiple departments / areas.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Financial Modeling and Analysis
Inventory Management
Modeling/Forecasting
Preparing and executing budgets
Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability
Supervising Associates
Talent Development
Walmart Logistics Manager
Walmart Logistics Systems
Bachelors: Business Administration
Bachelors: Finance
Bachelors: Logistics
Bachelors: Management
Bachelors: Operations Management

Responsibilities

Engage with team members and establish credibility.
Analyze stakeholder needs and share relevant information.
Foster a climate of trust and respect, responding effectively to requests.
Collaborate to accomplish business goals using a one-team approach.
Organize thoughts and communicate articulately, confidently, credibly, and concisely.
Present to and influence teams, customers, and clients, conveying complex information clearly and accurately.
Independently assemble and prepare reports and materials with a clear, logical flow based on fact-based information.
Influence teams and leaders to take action based on sound recommendations.
Seek and provide constructive feedback, anticipate needs, and respond appropriately.
Leverage data analysis tools to explore data, develop hypotheses, and build insights.
Use visualization tools to represent data and construct stories to influence decisions.
Provide recommendations to business stakeholders to solve complex business issues.
Develop business cases for projects with a projected return on investment or cost savings.
Demonstrate deep functional knowledge of the business unit or organization being supported.
Translate business requirements into projects, activities, and tasks aligned with business strategy.
Serve as an interpreter and conduit to connect business needs with tangible solutions.
Recommend new processes and ways of working.
Employ sound methods of planning, introducing, and following through on change.
Reinforce outcomes of change programs to increase their likelihood of success.
Articulate the rationale for and consequences of change to help others adapt.
Encourage exploration of non-traditional ideas by team members.
Appropriately use the crisis management chain of command and participate in developing procedures.
Maintain employee, vendor, and third-party contact lists and crisis management documentation.
Participate in a crisis management team and design simulated crisis scenarios.
Assist in implementing effective warranty claims management strategies.
Oversee work orders, repairs, and discrepancies to maximize cost savings and enhance accuracy.
Consult on complex warranty claims and settlements.
Assess situations based on awareness of departmental goals and operating issues.
Seek guidance when assigned goals conflict with departmental or overall strategy.
Document regulatory and reporting requirements.
Carry out responsibilities that contribute to the department's role within the organization.
Work to resolve obstacles related to departmental goals.
Understand and implement 'One Best Way' and SOP information.
Identify safety hazards and anomalies during operations processes and report them.
Follow regulatory processes and procedures for the department.
Seek and analyze situations or conditions with potential regulatory implications.
Act as the routine contact point between the organization and vendors.
Resolve routine supplier issues and escalate non-routine issues.
Research alternative vendors or suppliers and participate in supplier selection.
Follow procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks.
Work with vendors to ensure purchases meet delivery date and quality specifications.
Suggest ways to reduce variation and/or waste in processes.
Participate in requirements analysis for process changes.
Illustrate problems, opportunities, and methods for improving existing business processes.
Help evaluate factors to be addressed in change programs.
Gather data for the analysis of business processes.
Explain the types of information required before a contract is signed.
Assist in creating files of relevant information for specific vendors, customers, or contracts.
Implement organizational protocols and procedures for contracts management.
Review contracts to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
Administer locally relevant contracts for the department.
Document capital appropriations and project authorizations.
Produce budget reports of planned vs. actual expenses with variances explained.
Apply established organizational practices in budgeting.
Use budgeting and chargeback practices within own area.
Supply supporting information and justification for major line items.
Examine the role of various expense management guidelines within the organization.
Assist in reviewing the fulfillment of administrative and documentation requirements for purchase completion.
Use available procurement systems and tools in transactions with approved suppliers.
Follow established procedures, documentation requirements, and approval level requests to conduct procurement activities.
Work with the procurement of services, materials, or equipment.
Interpret benefits issues and considerations of using procurement.
Organize, store, and extract data, information, and content for analysis.
Identify redundant fields in data collection and recommend modifications.
Perform statistical hypothesis testing and develop analytics solutions.
Create a feedback loop between data intake and insights.
Use multiple visualization techniques and languages for analytics applications.
Create simple dashboards.
Present to internal/external stakeholders using the appropriate framework.
Facilitate contractual negotiations for relatively small projects (contract value < $500K) and provide support for complex negotiations.
Develop and present factual, rational, and compelling arguments.
Ensure negotiations adhere to company and regulatory processes, values, and policies.
Seek guidance on and escalate complex legal and/or regulatory issues.
Work with functions such as task splitting and project merging.
Document initial plans and estimates for simple projects.
Document project meetings, particularly status reports on deliverables and next steps.
Prepare status reports for client management.
Create a communication plan that determines communication level, frequency, detail, and distribution.
Minimize the impact of changes.
Understand stakeholders' needs, internal/external positions, and bargaining power.
Negotiate the best possible outcome that adds value.
Respect the Individual: Embrace differences, create a culture of belonging, and help associates thrive.
Respect the Individual: Work as a team, build strong relationships, and communicate with impact.
Respect the Individual: Strengthen the team by helping, developing, and mentoring others.
Act with Integrity: Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Act with Integrity: Act in a selfless manner and be consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Serve our Customers and Members: Deliver results while putting the customer first.
Serve our Customers and Members: Make decisions based on reliable information and balance priorities.
Strive for Excellence: Display curiosity and a desire to learn, take calculated risks, and demonstrate courage.
Strive for Excellence: Drive continuous improvements, embrace new technologies, and support others through change.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
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
Performance-based bonus awards
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)