Associate Procurement Manager Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Procurement leads the execution of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives to optimize cost efficiency and mitigate risks across complex supply chains. This role drives supplier relationship management, negotiates contracts, and applies advanced financial analysis to support informed decision-making. By fostering collaboration across functions and mentoring team members, the position ensures alignment with business objectives and compliance with company policies. The role demands adaptability, problem-solving expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement to deliver measurable value and support Walmart’s operational excellence.
About the team:
The Beef Sales and Procurement Team oversees Walmart’s end-to-end Beef Manufacturing Supply Chain, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality beef cuts at everyday low prices. This team excels in strategic sourcing, customer relationship management, and financial analysis to optimize category performance. Members collaborate across functions to drive cost efficiencies, mitigate risks, and implement innovative solutions. The team fosters a results-driven environment focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and effective negotiation to support Walmart’s commitment to value and quality for customers.
What you'll do:

• Partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to align commercial strategies with sourcing, production, and business objectives.
• Lead commercial management activities across Walmart's beef network by developing and maintaining strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Analyze commodity market trends, pricing data, production performance, and operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop pricing recommendations by monitoring beef commodity markets, supply and demand trends, and production economics.
• Manage customer relationships by ensuring alignment between customer demand, production capabilities, and procurement strategies.
• Influence cross-functional initiatives that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that optimize value and improve business performance.

What you'll bring:

• Ability and willingness to learn complex systems and processes.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Strong understanding of beef commodity markets, pricing, and commercial strategy.
• Experience managing customer relationships and influencing commercial outcomes.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance market conditions, operational capabilities, and customer needs.
• Excellent analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to lead through influence, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a highly collaborative environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering value through strategic procurement and commercial 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.