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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
As the Senior Buyer, Sport for Nike Direct North America (NA) focused on Digital, you’ll drive growth in our Jordan Sport Footwear business. You'll report in to the Nike Direct Director. You’ll partner closely with NA Sport Merch, Planning, Business Integration, Marketing, Site Merchandising, all while ensuring synergy across digital and stores by partnering with our stores merchandising team. This team is dynamic, inclusive, and consumer-focused—committed to collaboration and excellence in assortment building and business driving.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a buyer with sharp product intuition, a deep connection to the Jordan consumer, and the ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment. They bring a consumer‑first mindset, understand the competitive landscape, and know how to build assortments that support franchise health and long‑term growth. They translate strategy into action, connect insights across teams, and provide clarity and clear communication in fast‑moving moments. They recognize shifts in culture, sport, and fashion before they hit the marketplace—and turn those signals into product opportunities. A natural organizer, this leader inspires teams, builds cross‑functional alignment, and stewards a multi‑season vision that elevates Jordan’s presence in Owned channels.
Key Qualifications:
- Open to work at PHK (Nike World Headquarters) in Portland, Oregon, Metro Area
- 2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, 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
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving new projects or concepts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to cross-functional partners
- Team-first mentality
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll deliver consumer-focused, profitable sport footwear assortments through a strategic and intentional line plan to serve our Jordan Sport consumer while growing the business responsibly to gain market share. Your work will shape the future of sport footwear through strategic planning and operational excellence through our pinnacle destination of our digital platforms.
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.
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.
