Manager, Procurement - Global Logistics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Procurement Manager - Global Logistics leads the development and execution of procurement strategies to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards. This role involves managing supplier relationships, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and negotiating contracts to optimize category performance. The manager applies financial acumen and data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. Collaborating cross-functionally, this position fosters strong partnerships and delivers innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and enhance overall supply chain effectiveness.
  About the team:

The Global Logistics Procurement team strategically sources and manages logistics services worldwide, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. This team excels in optimizing costs, securing reliable logistics capacity, and supporting scalable growth. It manages risks across complex supply chains while driving innovation in logistics solutions and technology. Members collaborate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party providers to deliver operational excellence. The team values strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills to meet business goals in a dynamic, international environment.
What you'll do:

• Develop, execute, and improve procurement action plans aligned with business needs and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business solutions.
• Identify savings opportunities, recommend category strategies, and manage supplier performance through metrics and scorecards.
• Lead contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial and business data to support decision-making and track progress toward financial goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Communicate effectively to influence teams and drive alignment on procurement initiatives.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in procurement with the ability to develop and execute strategic action plans.
• Strong vendor relationship management and negotiation skills to optimize supplier performance.
• Financial acumen to analyze business data, support financial goals, and build cost models.
• Experience in category strategy, including identifying savings opportunities and managing supplier scorecards.
• Ability to manage contracts, assess risks, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Effective problem-solving skills using data-driven approaches and stakeholder collaboration.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive alignment and business results.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you have:

• Experience with Coupa
• Spanish language skills
• Experience in logistics or ocean shipping industry

This is an onsite job, based in Bentonville, AR. 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...

805 Respect, 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.