Manager, Procurement

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

What you'll do...

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing initiatives within our Global Supplies category. This includes Analytical support for procurement projects and pricing analysis. The ideal candidate will have good procurement experience and a strong understanding of Ariba and/ or Coupa (CSO; CLMA) systems.

What you'll bring:

• Stakeholder Influence: Lead and influence senior stakeholders to implement and expand the strategic sourcing program across all Global supplies. 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 Walmart key strategic imperatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to generate a pipeline of procurement projects.
• Build Effective Passport: 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.

You will sweep us off our feet with

• 3-5 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.
• Organizational skills, discipline, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Exposure and passion to adapt AI and Automation

Minimum Requirement

• 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: 3 years' experience in procurement bid execution, contract management, analytics or related field and 2 years' experience leading cross-functional teams/ projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct Coupa experience, Building and executing RFPs. Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification, Experience with cross-functional team
• 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