Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About the Team:

Join Walmart as a Senior Manager, Procurement and your work could help over 295 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor or transfer any type of VISA (including H1B, TN or OBT) for this position.

About the Position:

• This role entails leading global supplier performance, conducting market analysis, managing competitive bid processes, sourcing professional services, and developing and implementing sourcing strategies and processes aligned with key business objectives to optimize cost and quality.

• Your contribution will be crucial in crafting and executing category strategies, revising the supplier landscape and product offerings, and driving process innovation to leverage Walmart's scale. As a sourcing expert, you will provide valuable market intelligence and insights into industry trends, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution while upholding high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainable innovation.

• This role involves negotiating the best total cost of ownership for various professional services categories. You will lead category strategy development, oversee ongoing supplier performance, identify innovative partners, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities include :

• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills are essential for securing favorable terms with suppliers, encompassing pricing, payment terms, and contractual agreements. Effective negotiation can result in cost savings and foster improved supplier relationships.

• Analytical Abilities: The capacity to evaluate supplier performance, analyze market trends, and make data-driven decisions is critical. This involves interpreting complex data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.

• Communication Skills: Effective communication is critical for this role to collaborate with internal stakeholders, negotiate with suppliers, and resolve conflicts. Clear and concise communication ensures alignment with business objectives and facilitates successful supplier relationships.

• Strategic Thinking: You must possess strategic thinking skills to develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

• Project Management Skills: Leveraging leadership, project management, and change management skills to effectively drive projects in a timely manner ensuring deliverables and objectives are met.

You'll make an impact by:

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology or related field and 5 years' of experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics or related field

• Option 2: 6 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics or related field and 2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams/ projects

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

You will sweep us off our feet if ...

• Master's in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Statistics, Economics or related field

• Experience in sourcing & procurement, supply chain or finance

• 7+ years' experience in data foraging and synthesis, analytics, and insights creating (e.g., spend analysis, TCO, should cost modeling, comparative cost analysis, etc.)

• Advanced proficiency utilizing data mining tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, SAS, MS products, etc.)

• Advanced proficiency utilizing BI Visualization Tools (e.g., Power BI, Looker, Tableau, etc.)

• Indirect Category knowledge (e.g. Management consulting, Outside counsel, Contact Centers, Contingent Labor, etc.)

• Experience working in a collaborative environment and cross-functional team management

• Retail or Consulting industry experience

• Experience utilizing lean six sigma, Agile methodologies or PMP certification

• Supervisory experience

• 2 years of senior leadership decision support and influencing experience

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

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.

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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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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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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.

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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 program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

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The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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• Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: 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. Option 2: 6 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field and 2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams/projects.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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

Primary Location...

840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.