Manager, Procurement

814 Respect Dr
Bentonville, AR

R-2639392

$70,000 - $130,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Role summary: The (USA) Manager, Procurement, leads the development and execution of procurement strategies to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities through data-driven analysis. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize category management and supplier performance, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Strong financial acumen and problem-solving skills are essential to deliver measurable business results and support Walmart's commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.

About the team: The Global Procurement Equipment & Fixtures team manages total cost of ownership across multiple business units, supporting enterprise-wide sourcing for refrigeration, HVAC, food equipment, and merchandising fixtures. This team executes strategic sourcing initiatives, oversees supplier relationships, and develops innovative solutions aligned with the Every Day Low Cost mission. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the team drives cost efficiency and operational excellence, ensuring successful delivery of procurement objectives that support Walmart’s business goals and long-term growth.

Expertise in negotiation, contract management, stakeholder engagement, analytics, and communication is essential to the team’s success.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives to optimize category management and total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation efforts while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance using key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement and value creation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, implement solutions, and support organizational goals.
• Utilize financial acumen to analyze data, build business cases, and communicate insights to influence decision-making.
• Foster strong vendor relationships and manage procurement processes to ensure timely and cost-effective supply chain operations.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in procurement strategy, category management, and vendor relationship management.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze business data and support financial goals.
• Experience in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influential communication across functions.
• Proficient in problem solving using data-driven approaches and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and fostering high-performing teams.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity, and compliance with company policies and standards.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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…