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What you'll do...

What youll do...

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Procurement Manager to lead 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.

What youll bring :

• Stakeholder Influence: Lead and influence senior stakeholders to implement and expand the strategic sourcing program across all Professional Services categories. Conduct complex project analysis, evaluate RFx responses, develop award scenarios, identify outliers, and generate insights for negotiations.
• Interpreting Spend Analysis : Perform advanced analytics in Excel and/ or Power BI to interpret and present data insights.
• Strategic Development: Develop local and global category strategies, ensuring successful delivery and optimization of programs aligned with Walmarts key strategic imperatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to generate a pipeline of procurement projects.

• Build Effective RFPs: Support the development of governance and structure for the bid process. Ensure effective use of Ariba and/or Coupa CSO systems within the team, including setting up, configuring, and releasing RFxs with details provided by business stakeholders.

• Negotiation : Create and validate negotiation scenarios with business stakeholders, driving negotiations to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
• Contracting : Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, collaborating with business stakeholders and the legal team. Ensure effective use of Coupa CLMA systems for contract set up and release.
• Knowledge of S2P/ P2P Tools: Manage PR to PO requests across various stakeholders ensuring timely execution of requests.

You will sweep us off our feet with

• 5-8 years of experience in procurement or a related field, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in Ariba and/or Coupa CSO and CLMA systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in sourcing Labor and Professional/ Corporate service categories
• Organizational skills, discipline, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of coding languages such as Python, R, SQL, or VBA

Minimum Requirement

• Option 1: Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.

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 .

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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 $70,000.00-$130,000.00

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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 2 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field. Option 2: 4 years’ experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Data modelling, data analytics, and data management, Qualified experience in Microsoft Excel

Primary Location...

2501 Se J Street Ste B, Bentonville, AR 72712-7761, United States of America

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Local area,

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