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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role sits within the North America Kids Direct Stores merchandising team—a dynamic, deeply collaborative group focused on creating consumer-first assortments that elevate the Kid Athlete. The Senior Buyer Merchant reports to the Global Merchandising Manager of Kids Direct and partners across Product, Geography Merchants, Nike Digital, Planning, Allocation, Retail Brand, and Visual Merchandising.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is seeking a self-driven merchant who obsesses the consumer and thrives in fast-paced, future-facing environments. This individual brings sharp retail and merchandising instincts, excels at navigating a matrixed organization, and communicates with clarity and influence. They’re energized by solving complex problems, shaping product stories, and pushing big ideas further. With a balance of curiosity, discipline, and adaptability, they connect insights to action—always focused on serving the Kid Athlete in bold, meaningful ways.
They bring an entrepreneurial mindset, comfort with ambiguity, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details. They build trust across teams, operate with independence, and elevate collaboration through strong partnerships and clear decision-making.

Required Qualifications
  • Open to work at PHK (Nike World Headquarters) in Portland, Oregon Metro Area
  • 5+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or related fields
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
  • Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics
  • Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends; strong verbal and written communication skills

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll build consumer-led assortments and strategic line plans that drive growth, strengthen brand distinction, and unlock market opportunity for Kids Footwear and Apparel. Your work shapes the future of Kids at Nike—through insight-driven planning, franchise focus, and cross-functional excellence.

Core Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Geography Merchants, Nike Digital, Planning, Allocation, Retail Brand, and Visual Merchandising to create holistic, consumer-right assortments
  • Curate assortments built on Classic, Modern, and Future ecosystems to amplify brand distinction
  • Declare and prioritize key franchises, ensuring flow strategies that keep the marketplace fresh and aligned to supply chain needs
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive 3–5 year product lifecycle roadmap
  • Integrate head-to-toe Apparel stories into Footwear journeys to maximize consumer impact
  • Partner with Global and Geo Sport teams to identify, nurture, and drive brand- and business-critical franchises
  • Lead with a consumer-first mindset, ensuring every product moment connects with purpose and clarity

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete.  No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.

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