(USA) Manager, Procurement

Job description

Role summary

The role is a strategic and experienced Procurement Manager leading sourcing initiatives within our Professional Services categories. This includes procurement for security guards, workers’ claims, contingent and temporary labor, consulting, contact center, BPO, legal, data analytics, pricing and translation services. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience and a strong understanding of Ariba and/or Coupa (CSO & CLMA) systems.

About the team

The Non-Tech Professional Services Sourcing team plays a vital role in advancing Walmart’s purpose by enabling Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) across the company. The team supports essential services such as security, labor, consulting, legal, data analytics, pricing, and translation. Collaborating closely with business partners, the team develops sourcing strategies that optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, manage risks, and deliver sustainable value.

By ensuring access to the right capabilities at the right value, the team drives operational efficiencies that support EDLC and Every Day Low Price (EDLP), ultimately helping customers and members save money and live better.

What you'll do

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals and category needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business objectives. Analyze financial and business data to identify savings opportunities and optimize category performance. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management ensuring compliance with company policies. Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and implement improvement plans as needed.

Identify risks in supply chains and recommend mitigation strategies. Communicate procurement insights and recommendations effectively to influence decision-making.

What you'll bring

Stakeholder Influence: Lead strategic sourcing across Professional Services; analyze projects/RFx responses, develop award scenarios, identify outliers, and generate negotiation insights.

Spend Analysis

Perform advanced Excel/Power BI analytics and present actionable insights.

Strategy

Develop category strategies and procurement pipelines aligned with strategic priorities.

RFPs

Develop bid processes and configure/release RFx events in Ariba/Coupa CSO.

Negotiation

Develop scenarios and lead negotiations to secure favorable supplier terms.

Contracting

Lead supplier contract negotiations with stakeholders and Legal.

S2P/P2P

Manage PR-to-PO requests, ensuring timely execution. 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.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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 program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart . The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock