(CAN) Senior Manager, Business Development– Procurement (Meat)

Walmart Canada Corp; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Business Development Senior Manager for Procurement based in Mississauga, Canada. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end procurement strategy for primal raw materials, particularly in beef and pork. Candidates must possess over 7 years of progressive experience in meat procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and strong skills in compliance and supplier management. The position offers a competitive pay range of $109,400 to $150,480 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in meat procurement or sourcing.
• Experience developing and managing finished goods and raw material specifications.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance for meat products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement strategy for primal raw materials focusing on beef and pork.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Drive cost efficiency and optimize procurement outcomes.

Skills

Meat procurement experience

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management or Food Science

Tools

Procurement management software

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Development Senior Manager – Procurement is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for primal raw materials, focusing on the Beef and Pork segments. This role manages supplier relationships, ensures high standards of quality and compliance, drives cost efficiency, and partners with merchants to align sourcing and supply with business objectives. Leveraging data, technology, and continuous improvement, this position is key to optimizing procurement outcomes and supporting Walmart’s commitment to excellence in fresh meat.

What you’ll do

• Drives the execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating priorities, removing barriers, allocating resources, and measuring progress. Demonstrates adaptability, develops contingency plans, and supports continuous learning and improvement.
• Has a customer focused mindset, understanding the link between primal and finished goods specification recommendations, end customer experience, and product satisfaction (the right cut for the right occasion).
• Develops and maintains both raw material and finished goods specifications for beef and pork, ensuring alignment with Walmart’s quality, safety, and labeling standards.
• Manages the procurement process for primal raw materials, from supplier selection and contract negotiation to ongoing relationship management.
• Aligns with merchants and cross‑functional teams on supplier options, costs, volume requirements, and finished product attributes (such as cut, trim, packaging, shelf life, labeling, and presentation) to support business objectives and customer expectations.
• Oversees raw material forecasting, procurement, and inbound service levels to ensure consistent supply and operational efficiency.
• Monitors and reports on quality KPIs, leads supplier compliance and performance management (including audits, specification management, cost analysis, tenders, and performance tracking through best‑in‑class software platforms), and drives supplier performance to meet agreed standards, costs, volumes, and service levels.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the supplier base, ensuring suppliers adhere to agreed standards and are engaged in ongoing process and product improvements.
• Manages the cut pattern for products supplied to stores, protects product quality, enforces food safety practices, ensures compliance with laws and Walmart policies regarding meat labeling and processing, and troubleshoots store issues related to product quality, labeling, and supply.
• Ensures all specifications (raw materials and finished goods) are updated in response to regulatory, customer, or business changes and communicates updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of current plans and initiatives, consults with key stakeholders, and applies suggestions for improving efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. Participates in and supports community outreach events.

Live our Values – Culture Champion: Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.

Live our Values – Servant Leadership: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self‑aware, honest, and transparent.

Embrace Change – Curiosity & Courage: Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk‑taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Embrace Change – Digital Transformation & Change: Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Deliver for the Customer – Customer Focus: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni‑merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.

Deliver for the Customer – Strategic Thinking: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.

Focus on our Associates – Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross‑functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Food Science, or related field is a strong asset.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in meat procurement or sourcing (beef experience preferred).
• Proven experience developing and managing both finished goods and raw material specifications in a food manufacturing or retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, labeling, and regulatory compliance for meat products.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with procurement and specification management software platforms.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking abilities, with a customer‑focused mindset.

The pay range for this position is $109,400.00 - $150,480.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

Walmart will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada