(USA) Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service

Walmart; Wellford (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PTO and other leave

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service to lead vendor and contract management, procurement, budgeting, and supplier performance. This role supports continuous improvement in service delivery and ensures alignment with safety and regulatory requirements.

The Automation Center of Excellence collaborates with Operations and Engineering to optimize grocery automation platforms. The position emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional teamwork, and effective

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor and contract management within a regulated or safety-critical environment.
• Experience with procurement processes and regulatory compliance.
• Budgeting, variance analysis, and expense reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure performance and compliance.
• Oversee contract administration and procurement coordination.
• Develop and manage budgets, analyze variances, prepare expense reports.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

Procurement processes

Budget management

Data analysis

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Role summary:
The Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service, leads vendor and contract management to ensure operational excellence and compliance with quality standards. This role oversees procurement, budgeting, and supplier performance while driving continuous improvement in service delivery. The position requires strong business acumen, data-driven decision-making, and effective collaboration across teams to resolve issues and optimize equipment reliability. The manager also supports change initiatives and crisis management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements to maintain efficient and safe operations within the material handling equipment service function.
About the team:
The Automation Center of Excellence (COE) leads the management and enhancement of Grocery automation platforms, including Witron and Swisslog. This team collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and vendors to optimize system performance, reduce downtime, and ensure scalable execution. They establish maintenance standards, oversee vendor governance, and drive continuous improvement by transforming reactive processes into data-driven operations. With strong technical expertise and cross-functional leadership, the COE delivers reliable systems and clear accountability, enabling the Grocery automation network to operate efficiently with resilience and readiness.
What you’ll do:

• Manage vendor relationships by evaluating performance, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Oversee contract administration, including review, documentation, and adherence to organizational protocols.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating with suppliers and ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.
• Develop and manage budgets, analyze variances, and prepare expense reports using preferred tools.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying process improvements, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting standard operating procedures.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decisions, monitor equipment performance, and recommend technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align business needs and facilitate effective communication.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in vendor and contract management, including evaluating, selecting, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, analyze variances, and prepare expense reports.
• Expertise in operational excellence, including identifying safety hazards and implementing standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency in data analysis and leveraging insights to influence strategic decisions.
• Effective communication skills to present complex information clearly and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to lead change management initiatives and drive continuous process improvements.
  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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
• Stock

Minimum Qualifications…

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

Associate’s degree in a Technical related field (e.g., Controls, Electrical) and 4 years experience in Material Handling Industry or related field OR
6 years experience in Material Handling Industry or related field.

Preferred Qualifications…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Bachelors: Computer Engineering

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location…

1065 FORT PRINCE BLVD, WELLFORD, SC 29385-9756, 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.