(USA) Senior Manager, Procurement

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Procurement leads the development and execution of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives to drive cost efficiencies and mitigate risks. The role oversees supplier relationships, negotiates complex contracts, and applies financial acumen to optimize total cost of ownership. Through cross-functional collaboration, the position aligns procurement activities with business objectives while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence. It also emphasizes talent development, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing team committed to integrity, compliance, and delivering value. The team leads Walmart’s enterprise GNFR uniform sourcing programs, managing supplier strategy, product commercialization, inventory continuity, and cross-functional execution for associate apparel. Integrating procurement, product development, supplier governance, and operations, the team delivers large-scale apparel programs across the enterprise. It applies category strategy, negotiation, supplier relationship management, financial acumen, and apparel manufacturing expertise to develop sourcing solutions, manage risks, optimize supplier performance, and support Walmart’s business objectives.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or a related field and 5 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or a related field.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or a related field and 2 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams or projects.
Extensive experience in category strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management within complex procurement environments.
Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to lead high-risk discussions and effectively mitigate supplier-related risks.
Financial acumen to conduct advanced cost analyses, build business cases, and optimize total cost of ownership.
Leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and driving performance through coaching and mentoring.
Expertise in solving complex issues using data-driven approaches and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to influence stakeholders through clear, fact-based communication and strategic decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Manager certification or a related purchasing manager certification.
Experience with cross-functional teams.
Master's degree in business or a related field.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Drive execution of multiple procurement business plans by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to achieve performance goals.
Lead and develop procurement associates through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Develop and implement category strategies, identify savings opportunities, and optimize supplier selection to reduce risks and costs.
Manage supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, and address performance issues to ensure contract compliance and value delivery.
Use financial acumen and advanced analytics to inform sourcing decisions and measure category plan effectiveness.
Lead complex negotiations and contract management to support business objectives and mitigate risks.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Parental leave.
Family care leave.
Bereavement leave.
Jury duty leave.
Voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.