Contract Performance Manager Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
The (USA) Manager, Contracting, supports contract negotiations within Health & Wellness that are aligned with our strategic business objectives. This role involves collaborating with business teams, stakeholders and Legal to develop contracts and assess negotiation outcomes that align with Health & Wellness and enterprise standards. The manager oversees reporting initiatives, analyzes key performance indicators, and drives continuous improvement in contract language and related outcomes while upholding company policies, ethics, and standards to support organizational success. By fostering strong stakeholder relationships and managing complex contract projects, this position contributes to operational efficiency and financial goals.
About the team:
The Health & Wellness Contracting team integrates business strategy, process management, and legal compliance to manage key agreements supporting Walmart's Health & Wellness initiatives. This team ensures contracts align with company goals, comply with regulations, and enhance operational efficiency. Focused on integrity, process excellence, and continuous improvement, the team collaborates across functions to drive effective contract management and risk awareness. Members apply strong organizational skills and expertise in technical writing and contract drafting to support strategic initiatives that advance business objectives while maintaining high standards of compliance and performance.
What you'll do:

• Manage contract quality by collaborating with Health & Wellness stakeholders and Legal to assess business outcomes.
• Report project initiatives and timely communicate results to senior management.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing issues proactively to support business continuity.
• Analyze contracts and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and/or process improvements.
• Lead strategic initiatives by evaluating impacts and supporting plans to enhance vendor relationships and outcomes.
• Foster collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and vendor performance monitoring.
• Strong technical writing skills to ensure clear and accurate process documentation and reporting.
• Expertise in process improvement and lifecycle management to enhance vendor management and reporting strategies.
• Ability to analyze complex data, develop financial models, and assess negotiation outcomes to support business decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with sourcing managers and internal stakeholders.
• Risk awareness and compliance knowledge to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

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 :
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Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field and 2 years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or related area OR 4 years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...

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

Healthcare billing, Insurance industry, preferably in healthcare or workers' compensation, Medicare, Medicade, or other government funded health care program, Paralegal program completion, Pharmacy Benefit Management, pharmacy operations, or vision center operations, Supervisory experience, Walmart Health and WellnessProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - CertificationPrimary Location...1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.