Buyer - Roadshows & Pop-Up Shops

Sam's West • Bentonville, AR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer leads cross-functional teams to execute strategic purchasing plans that align with business objectives and customer needs. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and overseeing category budgets to optimize financial performance. The Buyer analyzes market trends and sales data to develop actionable merchandising strategies while ensuring product availability and quality. Collaborating with internal partners, this position drives continuous improvement, supports associate development, and upholds company standards of integrity and operational excellence to deliver results that benefit customers and the business. The Roadshow Team at Sam’s Club curates a selection of innovative and member-focused merchandise, enhancing the shopping experience with unique and valuable products. This team identifies emerging trends and collaborates closely with suppliers and internal partners to bring new items to clubs. Their work demands a strong understanding of member needs, a passion for innovation, and effective relationship-building skills. By moving swiftly and embracing fresh ideas, the team plays a vital role in connecting members with differentiated merchandise, creating meaningful value and impact across Sam’s Club.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and aligning workloads with strategic timelines.
• Strong analytical skills to review financial projections, identify merchandising issues, and develop actionable solutions.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management, including negotiation of cost, quality, and delivery terms.
• Ability to develop and execute category and subcategory business plans aligned with company objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership in training, mentoring, and performance management of associates.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with company policies.
• Proficiency in using data insights to balance short- and long-term priorities effectively.
• Adaptability to changing business needs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field
• 3 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office
• Negotiating Skills
• Supervising Associates
• Masters: Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional buying teams by aligning workloads with timelines and strategies to ensure timely execution of business plans.
• Review and approve purchase plans, analyze reports, and address merchandising issues to optimize product availability and demand.
• Collaborate with planning teams to develop and manage category budgets, financial targets, and projections.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and resolve escalated replenishment issues.
• Develop and execute merchandising strategies, modular plans, and product assortments aligned with business objectives.
• Lead business plan execution, remove obstacles, and adjust performance to meet goals.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level