Area Manager, Procurement

About the Role

You will oversee quality and safety standards, associate development, productivity management, vendor relations, process improvement, and budget administration within an assigned logistics area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality and safety standards by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor associate compliance with policies, standards, and procedures.
• Distribute and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
• Supervise and develop associates and leaders by assigning duties, coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
• Teach, support, and model Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Identify training and development needs.
• Participate in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders.
• Monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
• Identify associate, customer, and supplier concerns; consult with others to determine corrective actions or resolution recommendations.
• Implement the business plan by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling to achieve facility objectives (e.g., production, quality, safety).
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the organization and vendors; resolve routine supplier issues and escalate non-routine issues.
• Research alternative vendors or suppliers and participate in supplier selection.
• Follow procedures to carry out routine supplier management tasks; ensure purchases meet delivery dates and quality specifications.
• Suggest ways to reduce variation and waste in processes.
• Participate in requirements analysis for process changes; illustrate problems, opportunities, and methods for improving business processes.
• Help evaluate factors to address in change programs; gather data for business process analysis.
• Create files of relevant information for specific vendors, customers, or contracts.
• Implement organizational protocols and procedures for contracts management; review contracts for compliance.
• Administer locally relevant contracts for the department.
• Document capital appropriations and project authorizations.
• Produce budget reports of planned versus actual expenses with variances explained; apply established organizational practices in budgeting.
• Use budgeting and chargeback practices within an assigned area; supply supporting information and justifications for major line items.
• Examine expense management guidelines within the organization.
• Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and apply it to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance.
• Support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships with key stakeholders and identifying business needs.
• Model compliance with company policies and procedures; support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Foster a culture of belonging where associates feel seen, supported, and connected; create opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
• Build strong and trusting relationships; communicate with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Strengthen the team by helping develop and mentor others; recognize contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; hold oneself and others accountable.
• Support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world.
• Act in a selfless manner; demonstrate humility, self-awareness, honesty, fairness, and transparency.
• Deliver results while putting the customer first; make decisions based on reliable information and balance short- and long-term priorities.
• Display curiosity and a desire to learn; take calculated risks and demonstrate courage and resilience.
• Drive continuous improvements; be open to new technologies and skills; support others through change.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in business, logistics, or related area and 1 year’s supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or related area.
• 1 year's Walmart Logistics management experience.
• 2 years' Walmart Logistics experience.
• 2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year's supervisory experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Walmart Logistics supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $78,600.00 - $118,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) based on location and stock.

Location

6750 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91708-0000, United States of America.