Vendor Management Lead: Contracts & Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Vendor Management to oversee supplier relationships and contract compliance. You will drive procurement timelines, coordinate contract awards, and improve processes by benchmarking with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong partnerships, team development, and adherence to company policies, with data-backed tracking to support cost containment and procurement excellence in Walmart’s operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms with vendors to ensure cost containment and alignment with program objectives.
• Oversees supplier workload prioritization and maintains effective communication channels for contracts, 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.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract compliance

Databases management

Contract negotiation

Process improvement

Procurement software

Stakeholder relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheets

Forecasting tools

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Vendor Management to oversee supplier relationships and contract compliance. You will drive procurement timelines, coordinate contract awards, and improve processes by benchmarking with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong partnerships, team development, and adherence to company policies, with data-backed tracking to support cost containment and procurement excellence in Walmart’s operations.