Manager, Procurement

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do... Manager, Global Software Procurement Location: Bentonville, AR The Global Software Procurement Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of Software spend globally for Walmart. This role will partner with key stakeholders across the business, build strong relationships, provide expert advice and guidance, support the implementation of business solutions, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. This role involves building relationships with key stakeholders, identifying business needs, and managing various procurement processes to meet customer and business needs. What you'll do: Category Strategy and Management : Identify savings opportunities, plan, make recommendations, and execute for moderately complex categories. Source Selection : Gather customer requirements, develop supplier scorecards, and evaluate sources of supply. Negotiation : Facilitate contractual negotiations and provide support for complex negotiations. Contract Management : Identify and understand contract components, make decisions based on contract risks, and ensure compliance with legislation or policy. Supplier Relationship Management : Review supplier details, assess capabilities, and implement strategies to improve supplier performance. What you'll bring: Influential Communication : Organize and communicate thoughts, present to and influence teams, and prepare reports and materials. Problem Solving : Use fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify and break down procurement problems. Education: Bachelor's degree in related field Experience : 5 years of experience in procurement or a related field, or 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related areas. Demonstrate respect for individuals, act with integrity, serve the customer/member, and strive for excellence. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 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 m…