Strategic Procurement Manager Jobs in Springdale, AR

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
The Manager, Global Procurement supports the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across supply chain, last-mile delivery, fleet and energy categories, driving cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. This role manages sourcing events, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and financial analysis while partnering with business stakeholders to deliver against operational and financial objectives. The Manager uses data, market intelligence, and strong commercial judgment to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve procurement outcomes. This role collaborates cross-functionally to support procurement strategies, strengthen supplier performance, and deliver sustainable value across Walmart's network while upholding the company's standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
About the team:
The Global Procurement team supporting Supply Chain, Transportation, Last Mile, Fleet and Energy advances a One Walmart approach by leveraging our collective scale, capabilities, and supplier relationships across the enterprise. We partner cross-functionally to develop sourcing strategies across transportation, delivery services, fleet and equipment, leasing, electrification, automation, energy, and emerging technologies. Through disciplined sourcing, supplier management, and strong governance, we break down silos, align requirements, reduce cost and risk, improve supplier performance, and develop scalable solutions that strengthen Walmart’s transportation and supply chain capabilities while delivering value for our customers and members.
What you'll do:

• Execute sourcing strategies across transportation, last mile, fleet, and related categories. 
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations. 
• Analyze spend, markets, supplier capabilities, capacity, cost drivers, and industry trends. 
• Develop financial models and total cost of ownership analyses to support sourcing decisions. 
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service levels with strategic suppliers. 
• Manage supplier performance, KPIs, compliance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. 
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Transportation, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain. 
•   Identify market risks, opportunities, and emerging technologies while managing multiple sourcing initiatives and supporting One Walmart priorities.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or supplier management.
• Transportation, logistics, fleet, or supply chain experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead sourcing events and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including cost, rate, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.
• Experience managing supplier performance, accountability, and issue resolution.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to leverage data and market intelligence to drive recommendations.
• Commercial curiosity, sound judgment, ownership, and ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.

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...

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... 905 Customer 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.