Position Summary...

Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

What you'll do...

Location: Bengaluru, India

Shift timings: Night shift

About Global Procurement:

Global Procurement team is creating sustainable competitive advantage through flawless execution strategy which involves co-ordination and integration of business needs, best suppliers, set up best practices with support of spend analysis. Our focus is to continuously grow talent with diversity, build world class hiring programs, build world class supply base management, deliver value, and protect the company.

Job Summary:

You will be a part of the Global Procurement supporting in the Technology (IT) Procurement area. As a part of this team, you will be responsible for supporting and aligning with business initiatives, organization goals, and actions focused on sourcing projects. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

What you will do:

• Should have managed high spend projects Independently in technology space and have lead pricing negotiation at project level with vendors across categories.
• Lead and support the development and execution of the IT procurement strategy.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for IT products and services, including software, hardware, cloud services, and professional IT services.
• Execution of RFPs/RFIs/RFQs in close collaboration with business partners and suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, benchmark pricing and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation.
• Supports supplier negotiations by creating cost models such as Clean Sheet, TCO etc. and assessing range of negotiation outcomes; and executing defined negotiation strategies to ensure business needs are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance management, including setting KPIs, conducting regular reviews, and managing contracts.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement best practices in procurement and sourcing methodologies.
• Should have experience in working on Spend Management tools like Coupa & Ariba
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, including ethical sourcing and corporate governance.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, finance, legal, and compliance teams, to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on procurement-related matters, including cost-saving initiatives and risk management strategies.
• Support project teams in the sourcing and contracting of IT services and products.
• Manage and monitor IT procurement budgets and expenditures.
• Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Track and report on savings, contract utilization, and supplier performance.
• Maintain highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects in the entire sourcing process.
• Share process improvement ideas with the Manager and work independently with other teams to get it implemented

What you will bring:

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate or Postgraduate

• Should have 8-12 years of experience in end-to-end IT Sourcing & Procurement and have lead vendor negotiations independently (Preferred: Strategic Sourcing experience for Technology Procurement)

• Understanding of Negotiation tools like eAuction, Clean Sheet Costing, TCO model, Kraljic matrix etc.
• Detail oriented, organized team player; flexible, dynamic, and proactive individual; easily accepts constructive input.
• Excellent communication and influencing skill with ability to communicate to stakeholders from different continents.
• Excellent presentation and MS Office skills.
• Experience in ERP(Coupa/Ariba/SAP) and Procurement tools is preferred.
• Associate is expected to work in US support hours.

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:
Benefits Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications:Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, economics, technology, or related field and 2 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field. Option 2: 4 years' experience in procurement strategy, contract management, analytics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Primary Location...

Pardhanani Wilshire Ii, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India