Manager, Vendor Management

Reference: R-2665188

Posted:

Location:

BENTONVILLE, AR, United States Salary: $70000 - $130000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:
The Manager, Vendor Management oversees supplier relationships and contract compliance to ensure alignment with program objectives and operational efficiency. This role manages procurement timelines, coordinates contract awards, and drives process improvements by benchmarking and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The position fosters strong partnerships, supports team development, and ensures adherence to company policies and ethical standards. By leveraging data and maintaining accurate tracking systems, the manager contributes to cost containment and continuous enhancement of procurement and vendor management practices, supporting Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and customer value.

About the team:
The Vendor Management team delivers a standardized, compliant, and risk-based program ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of fire suppression systems across retail and supply chain locations. This team safeguards life safety, property, and business operations by managing vendor relationships, contract compliance, and business processes. The team collaborates cross-functionally to meet organizational goals, promotes continuous learning, and upholds high standards of integrity and operational excellence to support Walmart’s mission and values.

What you'll do:

Negotiate contract terms with vendors to ensure cost containment and alignment with program objectives.

Oversee supplier workload prioritization and maintain effective communication channels for contract schedules and technical information.

Evaluate and improve contracting processes by benchmarking and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Coordinate contract awards, documentation, and vendor notifications.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support business needs and initiatives.

What you'll bring:

Proven experience in vendor relationship management and contract compliance within complex procurement environments.

Strong ability to manage multiple databases and tracking tools to ensure accuracy of project deadlines and supplier schedules.

Expertise in negotiating contract terms and overseeing supplier workload aligned with program objectives and timelines.

Demonstrated skills in process improvement, benchmarking, and implementing best practices in procurement and contracting.

Proficiency with procurement software and databases such as SAP, spreadsheets, and forecasting tools.

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong leadership capabilities including mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.

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 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.

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