(USA) Operations Manager, Procurement

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Engage with team members on a periodic basis and establish credibility Analyze stakeholder needs and partner with them to share relevant information Foster a climate of trust and respect respond effectively and efficiently to requests Take a one team approach to collaborate and accomplish goals for the businessOrganize thoughts and communicate articulately confidently credibly and concisely in an interdivisionalinterdepartmental setup Present to and influence teams customers and clients conveying complex information clearly accurately and addressing ambiguity in a constructive manner Independently assemble and prepare reportsmaterialstoryline that have a structure and logical flow clear concise meaningful and are based on relevant factbased information Influence the teams and leaders to take meaningful action based on sound recommendations Seek and provide constructive feedback anticipate needsquestions respond appropriatelyLeverage data analysis tools to explore moderately complex data develop and test hypotheses uses data to influence strategic work builds and presents insights Identify implement and drive technology change within scope of work Use visualization tools to represent data and construct coherent stories to influence decisionsProvide recommendations to business stakeholders to solve complex business issues ie How the business operates suggest what skills are needed how does the business generate revenue Develop business cases for projects with a projected return on investment or cost savings Demonstrate deep functional knowledge of the business unitorganization being supported Translate business requirements into projects activities and tasks and aligns to overall business strategy Serve as an interpreter and conduit to connect business needs with tangible solutions and results Recommend new processes and ways of workingEmploy sound methods of planning introducing and following through on change Reinforce outcomes of change programs to increase the likelihood that they will take hold Articulate the rationale for and positive and negative consequences of change so as to help others adapt Encourage exploration of nontraditional ideas by team membersAppropriately use the crisis management chain of command Participate in development of procedures to address situations that could spark a crisis Maintain employee vendor and other thirdparty contact lists and crisis management documentation Participate in a crisis management team Participate in designing simulated crisis scenarios and determining appropriate responses Assist in implementing effective warranty claims management strategies Oversee work orders repairs and discrepancies to maximize cost savings and enhance accuracy Consult on complex warranty claims and settlementsAssess situations based on awareness of the goals and operating issues of own department Seek guidance when assigned goals conflict with departmental goals or overall strategy Document regulatory and reporting requirements Carry out responsibilities that contribute to role of own department within the organization Work to resolve obstacles related to goals of own department Understand the importance of and implementation of One Best Way and SOP information Identify safety hazards and anomalies during the operations processes and reports to an immediate superior Follow regulatory processes and procedures for the department Seek and analyze situations or conditions with potential regulatory implicationsAct as the routine contact point between the organization and vendors Resolve routine supplier issues escalate nonroutine issues up chain of command Research alternative vendors or suppliers participate in supplier selection Follow procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks Work with vendors to ensure that purchases meet delivery date and quality specificationsSuggest ways to reduce variation andor waste in processes Participate in requirements analysis for process changes Illustrate problems opportunities and methods for improving existing business processes Help evaluate what factors should be addressed in the change program Gather data for use in the analysis of business processesExplain the types of information required before a contract is signed Assist in creating files of relevant information for specific vendors customers or contracts Implement organizational protocols and procedures for contracts management Review contracts to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulations Administer locally relevant contracts for the departmentDocument capital appropriations and project authorizations Under guidance produce budget reports of planned vs actual expenses with variances explained Apply established organizational practices in budgeting Use budgeting and chargeback practices within own area Supply supporting information and justification for major line items Examine the role of various expense management guidelines within the organizationAssist in reviewing the fulfillment of administrative and documentation requirements for the completion of purchase Use available procurement systems and tools in transactions with approved suppliers Follow established procedures documentation requirements and approval level requests to conduct procurement activities Work with the procurement of services materials or equipment Interpret benefits issues and considerations of using procurementOrganize store and extract data information and content for analysis Identify redundant fields in data collection and recommend modification by defining necessary transformations and data preparation procedures Perform statistical hypothesis testing and develop analytics solutions for specific tasks and predefined data sets Create a feedback loop between data intake and insights and continually work on improving the data collection process modedata set etc Use multiple visualization techniques and languages for existing and new analytics applications and processes and create simple dashboards Present to internal external stakeholders using the appropriate framework and conveys clear messages through business and stakeholder understandingFacilitate contractual negotiations for relatively small projects contract value 500K and provide support for complex negotiations contract value 500K Develop and present factual rational and compelling arguments while anticipating roadblocks and objections Ensure negotiations adhere to company and regulatory processes values and policies Seek guidance on and escalate complex legal andor regulatory issuesWork with such functions as task splitting and project merging Document initial plans and estimates for simple projects Document project meetings particularly status reports on deliverables and next steps Under guidance prepare status reports for client management Create a communication plan which determines communication level frequency detail and distribution of status updates and minimize the impact of changes Understand stakeholders needs internalexternal positions and bargaining power and be able to negotiate the best possible outcome that adds valueFacilitate contractual negotiations for relatively small projects contract value less than or 500K and provide support for complex negotiations contract value less than or 500K Develop and present factual rational and compelling arguments while anticipating roadblocks and objections Ensure negotiations adhere to company and regulatory processes values and policies Seek guidance on and escalate complex legal andor regulatory issues

Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent

Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence

Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments

Act with Integrity Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us

Act with Integrity Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent

Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first

Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders

Strive for Excellence Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience

Strive for Excellence Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change 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 . 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 $92,400.00 - $138,600.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

• Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 1 year experience in an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments / areas OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Logistics Area Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 3 years experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments / areas OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Logistics Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates for multiple departments / areas.

Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.). Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Financial Modeling and Analysis, Inventory Management, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Supervising Associates, Talent Development, Walmart Logistics Manager, Walmart Logistics Systems Bachelors: Business Administration, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Bachelors: Business Administration, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management

Primary Location...

5150 E MARIPOSA RD, STOCKTON, CA 95215-8125, 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.