Manager, Vendor Management

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Disability

Employee discounts

Education program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Vendor Management in Bentonville, AR to oversee supplier relationships, contract compliance, and procurement timelines. You will drive process improvements, benchmark practices, and coordinate awards while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value and cost containment.

You will lead a team, manage multiple databases, and apply data-driven tracking to ensure timely contract schedules, risk-based decisions, and adherence to corporate policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years' procurement or contracting experience.
• OR 4 years' experience in security systems or contracting.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms with vendors to contain costs and meet objectives.
• Oversee supplier workload prioritization and contract schedules.
• Benchmark contracting processes and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Coordinate contract awards, documentation, and vendor notifications.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to support business needs.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Contract compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring coaching

Data tracking

Negotiation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheets

Forecasting tools

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do

Role summary: The Manager, Vendor Management oversees supplier relationships and contract compliance to ensure alignment with program objectives and operational efficiency. This role manages procurement timelines, coordinates contract awards, and drives process improvements by benchmarking and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The position fosters strong partnerships, supports team development, and ensures adherence to company policies and ethical standards. By leveraging data and maintaining accurate tracking systems, the manager contributes to cost containment and continuous enhancement of procurement and vendor management practices, supporting Walmart's commitment to operational excellence and customer value.

About the team: The Vendor Management team delivers a standardized, compliant, and risk-based program ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of fire suppression systems across retail and supply chain locations. This team safeguards life safety, property, and business operations by managing vendor relationships, contract compliance, and business processes. The team collaborates cross-functionally to meet organizational goals, promotes continuous learning, and upholds high standards of integrity and operational excellence to support Walmart's mission and values.

What you'll do:

• Negotiate contract terms with vendors to ensure cost containment and alignment with program objectives.
• Oversee supplier workload prioritization and maintain effective communication channels for contract schedules and technical information.
• Evaluate and improve contracting processes by benchmarking and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate contract awards, documentation, and vendor notifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support business needs and initiatives.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and contract compliance within complex procurement environments.
• Strong ability to manage multiple databases and tracking tools to ensure accuracy of project deadlines and supplier schedules.
• Expertise in negotiating contract terms and overseeing supplier workload aligned with program objectives and timelines.
• Demonstrated skills in process improvement, benchmarking, and implementing best practices in procurement and contracting.
• Proficiency with procurement software and databases such as SAP, spreadsheets, and forecasting tools.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capabilities including mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.

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.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
• Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience in security systems, contracting, procurement, or related area OR 4 years' experience in security systems, contracting, procurement, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management

Primary Location: 814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.