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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supplier negotiations, vendor relationship management, and category strategy development. Proficient in data analysis for budgeting and forecasting, with a strong commitment to compliance and operational excellence.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier NegotiationsVendor Relationship ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentData Analysis for ForecastingCross-Functional Collaboration
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Purchase Order ManagementBudgetingForecastingCategory Performance TrackingItem Setup Decisions
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeDigital Tools for Item Setup
Industry Keywords
MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningOperationsCompliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations
- Manage purchase orders within assigned categories
- Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues
- Facilitate setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels
- Execute customer communication and education programs
- Ensure accuracy of product page content and adherence to taxonomy guidelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on category features, modular assortment implementation, and promotions
- Generate reports and track category performance using data analysis tools
- Support budgeting and forecasting
- Support item setup decisions and sample management for imagery and product configuration
- Maintain supplier relationships and implement category strategies
- Support store and online activities to enhance customer experience and operational excellence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
- Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations
- Strong skills in category strategy development and execution
- Ability to manage purchase orders and resolve supplier issues
- Proficiency in data analysis for forecasting and budgeting
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally
- Aptitude for leveraging digital tools for item setup, pricing, and promotional strategies
- Commitment to compliance with company policies and ethical standards
- Preferred: Microsoft Office; negotiating with third-party suppliers; pricing; site merchandising; planning or inventory, or related area
- Preferred: Bachelor’s in Business or Merchandising
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
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
- Tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart
- Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions