Associate Merchant – Patio Furniture

Walmart

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor relationship management, supplier negotiations, and category administration, with strong analytical skills for budgeting and forecasting. Proficient in executing cross-functional collaboration and effective communication to enhance merchandising strategies.

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Vendor Relationship ManagementSupplier NegotiationsData AnalysisBudgeting and ForecastingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningPurchase Order ManagementCategory Administration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

RetailSupplier CollaborationCategory StrategyProduct Page ContentSales Reporting

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 accuracy and quality of product page content in accordance with 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 vendor relationship management, category strategy, and supplier collaboration for patio furniture products

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 within retail or related sectors
Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data analysis tools
Proficiency in managing purchase orders, item setup, and category administration
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues and support merchandising and promotional activities
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
Effective communication skills
Commitment to company policies, ethics, and customer-focused business practices

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 disability
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 program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible Live Better U programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs through Live Better U
High school completion through bachelor's degree programs through Live Better U