(USA) Senior Manager, Procurement
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Procurement leads the execution of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives to optimize cost efficiency and mitigate risks across complex supply chains. This role drives supplier relationship management, negotiates contracts, and applies advanced financial analysis to support informed decision-making. By fostering collaboration across functions and mentoring team members, the position ensures alignment with business objectives and compliance with company policies. The role demands adaptability, problem-solving expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement to deliver measurable value and support Walmart’s operational excellence. The Beef Sales and Procurement Team oversees Walmart’s end-to-end Beef Manufacturing Supply Chain, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality beef cuts at everyday low prices. This team excels in strategic sourcing, customer relationship management, and financial analysis to optimize category performance. Members collaborate across functions to drive cost efficiencies, mitigate risks, and implement innovative solutions. The team fosters a results-driven environment focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and effective negotiation to support Walmart’s commitment to value and quality for customers.
Requirements
- Ability and willingness to learn complex systems and processes.
- Clear communicator who can work effectively across teams and with external partners.
- Strong understanding of beef commodity markets, pricing, and commercial strategy.
- Experience managing customer relationships and influencing commercial outcomes.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance market conditions, operational capabilities, and customer needs.
- Excellent analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
- Ability to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a highly collaborative environment.
- Passion for continuous improvement and delivering value through strategic procurement and commercial execution.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or related field and 5 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field.
- 6 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field and 2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams/projects.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification
- Experience with cross-functional teams
- Master's degree in business or related field
- Supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to align commercial strategies with sourcing, production, and business objectives.
- Lead commercial management activities across Walmart's beef network by developing and maintaining strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
- Analyze commodity market trends, pricing data, production performance, and operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
- Develop pricing recommendations by monitoring beef commodity markets, supply and demand trends, and production economics.
- Manage customer relationships by ensuring alignment between customer demand, production capabilities, and procurement strategies.
- Influence cross-functional initiatives that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that optimize value and improve business performance.
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 leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
