Associate Merchant

Walmart

. Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor relationship management, category strategy development, and data analysis to enhance purchasing and merchandising processes. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and effective communication to support supplier negotiations and customer experience.

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Vendor Relationship ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentData AnalysisE-Commerce ManagementBudgeting And Forecasting

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningProduct Assortment PlanningSales Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In BusinessBachelor's Degree In Merchandising

Industry Keywords

Supplier NegotiationsPurchase OrdersCategory ManagementPromotional ActivitiesCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories
Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate new supplier setups for stores and online channels
Execute customer communication and education programs with cross-functional teams
Ensure product page content accuracy and quality according to taxonomy and search guidelines
Analyze category performance data for budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting
Develop and implement feature proposals and modular assortment strategies across channels
Collaborate with planners and analysts to align financial plans and inventory purchases
Support category management, supplier relationships, purchasing, pricing, promotional activities, and customer experience across stores and online channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales, business, and data analysis
Proficiency in category strategy development and product assortment planning
Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and supplier issue resolution
Knowledge of e-commerce management and purchasing processes
Ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting
Commitment to company policies and ethical standards
Microsoft Office, negotiating with third-party suppliers, pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Business or Merchandising (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit: Walmart-paid high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart