Senior Manager, Procurement - Consumables & Constr... at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...



Senior Manager, Procurement-Strategic Sourcing




Primary Responsibilities:



• Develop and maintain advanced category strategies in conjunction with business unit stakeholders across indirect spend categories focused on renewable energy, regeneration, and equipment.


• Develop innovative approaches to strategic sourcing using analytics and processes to assess scenarios, benefits, risks, and the change management impact of each option.


• Develop and manage strong relationships with business unit stakeholders and access market intelligence to prioritize opportunities based on facts.


• Develop and execute complex supplier negotiation strategies.


• Assist in managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in cost savings, quality, and risk management.


• Address escalated questions or concerns related to strategic sourcing policies, processes, and decisions.



Soft Skills:


• Adaptable to fast-paced, constantly changing environments.


• Ability to work as part of a global team and collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries.


• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, renewable energy, sustainability, or regeneration.


• Excellent communication, persuasion, and influencing skills. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Innovator with a unique approach to problem-solving.


• Ability to develop authentic and meaningful relationships with stakeholders.


• High performance standards and accountability.


• Language Proficiency: English proficiency required at 80+% as most activities will be conducted in English



Technical Requirements:



• SAP Ariba


• Cirtuo (Preferred)


• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)


• Knowledge of Interactive Bidding or e-Auctions (Preferred)


• Category Strategy Knowledge (Preferred)


• SRM and SPM knowledge


• Coupa (Preferred)



Job Requirements:



• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, Sustainability, Regeneration, or equivalent experience.


• 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, sustainability, regeneration, management consulting, advisory, or professional services role with demonstrated results and increasing level of responsibility.


• MBA (Preferred)


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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00
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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...



701 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716-6209, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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.


"We advocate for our customers, provide opportunity to our employees, and support efforts that better the lives of millions of people." - Hannah, Sourcing Manager



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