USA) Senior Manager, Procurement

Position Summary...

Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Procurement leads the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize category performance and drive cost efficiencies. This role oversees supplier relationships, negotiates complex contracts, and manages risk across local and global supply chains. By leveraging financial acumen and data-driven insights, the position ensures alignment with business objectives while fostering continuous improvement. The Senior Manager also mentors and develops team members, promotes compliance with company policies, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver sustainable value and operational excellence within a dynamic retail environment.

This role leads Walmart’s enterprise GNFR uniform sourcing programs, overseeing supplier strategy, product commercialization, inventory continuity, and cross-functional execution for associate apparel. Their work uniquely integrates procurement, product development, supplier governance, and operational execution to deliver large-scale apparel programs across the enterprise. The team applies category strategy, negotiation, supplier relationship management, financial acumen, and apparel manufacturing expertise to drive effective sourcing solutions.

Collaborating across functions, they ensure seamless program delivery while managing risks and optimizing supplier performance to support Walmart’s business goals.

• Drive execution of multiple procurement plans by identifying needs, removing obstacles, and adjusting performance to meet business goals.
• Lead and develop procurement associates through mentoring, training, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
• Develop and implement category strategies, identifying savings opportunities and optimizing supplier selection based on data and market trends.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, and mitigate risks to ensure contract compliance and cost efficiencies.
• Utilize financial acumen to analyze total cost of ownership and support informed sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex problems and influence strategic procurement initiatives.

• Extensive experience in category strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management within complex procurement environments.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to conduct advanced cost analyses, build business cases, and develop total cost of ownership models.
• Proven negotiation skills to lead high-risk sourcing decisions and mitigate supplier-related risks effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, driving performance, and fostering continuous development and coaching.
• Expertise in problem-solving complex supply chain challenges using data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
• It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or…