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Walmart Canada · 3 months ago

Senior Manager, Procurement - IT

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Walmart Canada is a leading retail company, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for their Procurement - IT team. The role involves managing strategic and operational aspects of technology procurement, optimizing costs, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering collaboration across various departments.

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Responsibilities

Spearhead initiatives to optimize PS-related expenses, redirecting resources towards high-impact projects and strategic initiatives

Implement cost-effective procurement practices that contribute to bottom-line savings while maintaining a high standard of quality

Analyze and optimize PS license agreements to reduce overall costs and maximize value

Develop and implement a comprehensive PS procurement strategy aligned with the organization's business goals

Identify and evaluate emerging PS technologies to enhance organizational capabilities and competitiveness

Improve cross-functional collaboration by facilitating communication between IT, legal, finance, and business units

Implement transparent processes that enhance visibility into PS procurement decisions and their impact on various departments

Continuously evaluate and improve PS procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market

Conduct regular vendor performance reviews to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service level expectations

Assess and mitigate risks associated with PS procurement, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Potentially lead a team and provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

Qualification

PS procurement experienceContract managementNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsLeadership abilitiesCommunication skillsAdvanced degreeCertified Purchasing ManagerEmerging technologies knowledgeCross-functional team experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, IT, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Proven experience PS procurement role, demonstrating a successful track record in strategic planning and execution

Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex PS contracts

In-depth knowledge of the PS industry, licensing models, and emerging technologies

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Exceptional leadership and communication abilities

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

Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification

Experience with cross-functional teams

Master's degree in business or related field

Supervisory experience

Benefits

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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.