(CAN) Manager, Business Development- Procurement (Meat)
About the role
Résumé des fonctions...
The Business Development Manager – Procurement is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for primal raw materials, focusing on the Beef and Pork segments. This role manages supplier relationships, ensures high standards of quality and compliance, drives cost efficiency, and partners with merchants to align sourcing and supply with business objectives. Leveraging data, technology, and continuous improvement, this position is key to optimizing procurement outcomes and supporting Walmart’s commitment to excellence in meat and seafood.
Ce que vous ferez...
Job Description:
- Drives the execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating priorities, removing barriers, allocating resources, and measuring progress. Demonstrates adaptability, develops contingency plans, and supports continuous learning and improvement.
Has a customer focused mindset, understanding the link between primal specification recommendations, end customer experience, and product satisfaction (the right cut for the right occasion).
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Develops and maintains raw material standards and specifications for primal suppliers, and manages the procurement process from supplier selection and contract negotiation to ongoing relationship management.
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Aligns with merchants on supplier options, costs, and volume requirements to support business objectives, and oversees raw material forecasting, procurement, and inbound service levels to ensure consistent supply and operational efficiency.
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Monitors and reports on quality KPIs, leads supplier compliance and performance management (including audits, specification management, cost analysis, tenders, and performance tracking through best-in-class software platforms), and drives supplier performance to meet agreed standards, costs, volumes, and service levels.
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Manages the cut pattern for products supplied to stores, protects product quality, enforces food safety practices, ensures compliance with laws and Walmart policies regarding meat labeling and processing, troubleshoots store issues related to product quality, labeling, and supply.
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Evaluates the effectiveness of current plans and initiatives, consults with key stakeholders, and applies suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Participates in and supports community outreach events.
Live our Values – Culture Champion: Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Live our Values – Servant Leadership: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Embrace Change – Curiosity & Courage: Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Embrace Change – Digital Transformation & Change: Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
Deliver for the Customer – Customer Focus: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
Deliver for the Customer – Strategic Thinking: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.
Focus on our Associates – Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Food Science, or related field is a strong asset.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in meat procurement or sourcing (beef experience preferred).
- Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with procurement software platforms.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and compliance expertise (food safety, labeling, regulations).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking abilities, with a customer-focused mindset.
The pay range for this position is $91,900.00 - $126,390.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.
Compétences minimales...
Indiquez ci-dessous les compétences minimales requises pour ce poste. Si aucune n’est indiquée, il n’y a pas de compétences minimales.
Age – 16 or older
Compétences recherchées...
Indiquez ci-dessous les compétences recherchées facultatives pour ce poste. Si aucune n’est indiquée, il n’y a pas de compétences recherchées.
Comme requis par la loi, Walmart offrira des accommodements pour les besoins des associés avec des incapacités.
Emplacement Principal...
1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada
About Walmart
Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. When you join our Walmart family of brands, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world.
We are ecstatic to have been named a Great Place to Work® Certified May 2023 – May 2024, Disability: IN 2023 Best Places to Work, and Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023.
This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and build a career you’re proud of.
(CAN) Manager, Business Development- Procurement (Meat)
About the role
Résumé des fonctions...
The Business Development Manager – Procurement is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for primal raw materials, focusing on the Beef and Pork segments. This role manages supplier relationships, ensures high standards of quality and compliance, drives cost efficiency, and partners with merchants to align sourcing and supply with business objectives. Leveraging data, technology, and continuous improvement, this position is key to optimizing procurement outcomes and supporting Walmart’s commitment to excellence in meat and seafood.
Ce que vous ferez...
Job Description:
- Drives the execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating priorities, removing barriers, allocating resources, and measuring progress. Demonstrates adaptability, develops contingency plans, and supports continuous learning and improvement.
Has a customer focused mindset, understanding the link between primal specification recommendations, end customer experience, and product satisfaction (the right cut for the right occasion).
-
Develops and maintains raw material standards and specifications for primal suppliers, and manages the procurement process from supplier selection and contract negotiation to ongoing relationship management.
-
Aligns with merchants on supplier options, costs, and volume requirements to support business objectives, and oversees raw material forecasting, procurement, and inbound service levels to ensure consistent supply and operational efficiency.
-
Monitors and reports on quality KPIs, leads supplier compliance and performance management (including audits, specification management, cost analysis, tenders, and performance tracking through best-in-class software platforms), and drives supplier performance to meet agreed standards, costs, volumes, and service levels.
-
Manages the cut pattern for products supplied to stores, protects product quality, enforces food safety practices, ensures compliance with laws and Walmart policies regarding meat labeling and processing, troubleshoots store issues related to product quality, labeling, and supply.
-
Evaluates the effectiveness of current plans and initiatives, consults with key stakeholders, and applies suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Participates in and supports community outreach events.
Live our Values – Culture Champion: Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Live our Values – Servant Leadership: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Embrace Change – Curiosity & Courage: Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Embrace Change – Digital Transformation & Change: Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
Deliver for the Customer – Customer Focus: Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
Deliver for the Customer – Strategic Thinking: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.
Focus on our Associates – Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Food Science, or related field is a strong asset.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in meat procurement or sourcing (beef experience preferred).
- Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with procurement software platforms.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and compliance expertise (food safety, labeling, regulations).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking abilities, with a customer-focused mindset.
The pay range for this position is $91,900.00 - $126,390.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.
Compétences minimales...
Indiquez ci-dessous les compétences minimales requises pour ce poste. Si aucune n’est indiquée, il n’y a pas de compétences minimales.
Age – 16 or older
Compétences recherchées...
Indiquez ci-dessous les compétences recherchées facultatives pour ce poste. Si aucune n’est indiquée, il n’y a pas de compétences recherchées.
Comme requis par la loi, Walmart offrira des accommodements pour les besoins des associés avec des incapacités.
Emplacement Principal...
1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada
About Walmart
Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. When you join our Walmart family of brands, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world.
We are ecstatic to have been named a Great Place to Work® Certified May 2023 – May 2024, Disability: IN 2023 Best Places to Work, and Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023.
This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and build a career you’re proud of.