(USA) Senior Manager, Procurement

Role summary

The Senior Manager, Procurement leads the development and execution of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives to drive cost efficiencies and mitigate risks. This role oversees supplier relationships, negotiates complex contracts, and applies financial acumen to optimize total cost of ownership.

By collaborating cross-functionally, the position ensures alignment with business objectives while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role also emphasizes talent development, coaching, and performance management to build a high-performing team committed to integrity, compliance, and delivering value to the organization.

About the team: The team leads Walmart's enterprise GNFR uniform sourcing programs, managing supplier strategy, product commercialization, inventory continuity, and cross-functional execution for associate apparel. Integrating procurement, product development, supplier governance, and operations, they deliver large-scale apparel programs across the enterprise.

Applying category strategy, negotiation, supplier relationship management, financial acumen, and apparel manufacturing expertise, the team drives effective sourcing solutions. Collaborating across functions, they ensure seamless program delivery, manage risks, and optimize supplier performance to support Walmart's business objectives and maintain operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Drive execution of multiple procurement business plans by identifying needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to achieve performance goals.
• Lead and develop procurement associates through coaching, mentoring, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
• Develop and implement category strategies, identifying savings opportunities and optimizing supplier selection to reduce risks and costs.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct business reviews, and address performance issues to ensure contract compliance and value delivery.
• Utilize financial acumen and advanced analytics to inform sourcing decisions and measure category plan effectiveness.
• Lead complex negotiations and contract management to support business objectives and mitigate risks.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in category strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management within complex procurement environments.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to lead high-risk discussions and mitigate supplier-related risks effectively.
• Proven financial acumen to conduct advanced cost analyses, build business cases, and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, developing talent, and driving performance through coaching and mentoring.
• Expertise in problem-solving complex issues using data-driven approaches and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to influence stakeholders through clear, fact-based communication and strategic decision-making.

Pay and benefits

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.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include

• Stock

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

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America