Manager, Procurement

Jobtailor; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a procurement strategy professional to drive value through category optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation at our Bentonville, AR site. You will lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet financial objectives.

The role requires strong data analytics, stakeholder management, and project leadership to deliver continuous improvement in procurement processes and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in procurement strategy, analytics, or related field
• Proven procurement expertise with supplier performance management
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in category strategy development and risk mitigation

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals
• Optimize category management and supplier performance
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
• Monitor supplier performance with key metrics and improvement plans
• Mitigate risks and enhance value
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and drive continuous improvement
• Support change management initiatives
• Analyze financial data to inform decisions and track objectives
• Foster vendor relationships and manage communications
• Use data quality and project management to streamline processes

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

Category Strategy

Risk Mitigation

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Project Management

Data Quality

Data Modelling

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals
• Optimize category management and supplier performance
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and implement improvement plans
• Mitigate risks and enhance value
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and drive continuous improvement
• Support change management initiatives
• Analyze financial and business data to inform decisions and track financial objectives
• Foster vendor relationships and manage communication plans
• Utilize data quality and project management skills to streamline procurement processes

Requirements

• 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; OR 4 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field
• Proven expertise in procurement
• Strong vendor relationship and supplier performance management skills
• Financial acumen, including analyzing business and financial data
• Experience in category strategy development, risk mitigation, and contract management within procurement functions
• Proficiency in negotiation and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving abilities focused on continuous improvement and data quality
• Effective communication skills for presenting complex information and collaborating cross-functionally
• Competence in project management and leveraging digital tools
• Preferred: data modelling, data analytics, data management, and qualified experience in Microsoft Excel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy, contract management, and supplier performance optimization, with a strong focus on financial analysis and risk mitigation. Proficient in stakeholder management and project management, leveraging data analytics to drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Strategy Development
• Contract Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Financial Analysis
• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Category Strategy Development
• Risk Mitigation
• Data Analysis
• Negotiation
• Project Management
• Data Quality
• Data Modelling
• Data Analytics

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Supplier Selection
• Vendor Relationships
• Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel