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

Walmart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail corporation is seeking a Business Development Senior Manager – Procurement to oversee the procurement strategy for primal raw materials, specifically in the Beef and Pork segments. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in meat procurement, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies and achieve business objectives. This position is located in Mississauga, Canada, and offers a competitive salary range of $109,400 - $150,480.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in meat procurement or sourcing.
• Proven experience developing and managing specifications in a retail environment.
• Strong 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.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs and supplier performance.

Skills

Meat procurement

Food safety knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Procurement software platforms

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Age – 16 or older.

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

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