Indirect Spend Management (ISM) is an international focused centralized procurement and best practice sharing organization which is a leader in adopting advanced procurement technologies to drive sourcing excellence and value creation across Walmart and its affiliates.
About the Position:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to lead our procurement strategy in different categories within Global and Local Supply Chain & Logistics space. This role is designed for a visionary professional focused on cover from Procurement Strategy to Implementation of Sourcing projects across our international markets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Procurement and Operations in Supply Chain, Foreign Trade Operations, Ocean Freight, Air Freight and Ground Transportation, 3PL Warehouse negotiations, Freight Forwarding among other subcategories within Transportation, Distribution and Fleet Management Services.
Responsibilities include:
Develop category strategies that aligns with organizational objectives, emphasizing operational excellence and innovation.
Understand and develop recommendations and solutions to improve, automate and simplify processes, through existing tools and search for new tools
Develops and maintains advanced category strategies in conjunction with business unit stakeholders across indirect spend categories
Develops innovative approaches to strategic sourcing while using analytics and processes to determine scenarios, benefits, risks and change management impact of each of those options
Develops and manages strong relationships with business unit stakeholders as well as accesses market intelligence to enable fact-based prioritization of opportunities
Develops and executes complex supplier negotiations strategies
Assists in managing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in areas of cost savings, quality, and risk management
Address any escalated questions or concerns related to strategic sourcing policies, processes and decisions
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, management consulting, advisory or professional services role with a demonstrated track record of results and increasing level of responsibility.
Adaptive to fast paced, constantly changing environments.
Ability to work as part of a global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver better business results and share best practices.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, management consulting, advisory or professional services role with a demonstrated track record of results and increasing level of responsibility
Adaptive to fast paced, constantly changing environments
Ability to work as part of a global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver better business results and share best practices
Deep subject matter expertise in strategic sourcing, including in-depth knowledge of industry structure, economic drivers, supplier solvency and competitive situations
Excellent communicator with strong persuasion and influencing skills
Robust analytical and critical thinking skills
Specific expertise in designated indirect spend categories, as applicable
Demonstrating strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) software
Preferred Education and Experience:
MBA
Global Supply Chain, Foreign Trade, International Transportation, Warehouse Management & 3PL experience
Innovator: Comes up with new, unique solutions and embraces new ideas that have a clear, quantifiable and material positive impact on our business. Learns from past experience and carefully evaluates as well as incorporates learnings in future engagements
Influencer: Develops authentic and meaningful relationships with stakeholders to become a trusted advisor and partner
Acts with Owner's Mindset: delivers exceptional results, creates meaningful, tangible and quantifiable value for company and customers
Develops self and Inspires others: dedicated to developing self and supports others to reach their fullest potential Demonstrates passion for the business and gives people a reason to believe anything is possible
Fast, Agile and Empowered: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace. Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance
Strategic & Organizationally Aware: Clearly understands all upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Tracks and shares external trends, best practices or ideas
Performance Driven and Accountable: Has high performance standards, holds himself/herself and others accountable
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.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
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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.
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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:
- Stock
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 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716-6209, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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