Vendor Management Lead — Contracts & Cost Control

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

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