Buying Associate, Canada (Canada HQ)

PLEASE NOTE: This hybrid position is 4 days/week at our Downtown Toronto Head Office (Mondays to Thursdays) and Fridays (remote office) and is an individual contributor. 

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO WE ARE

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. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work closely with Nike Canada Merchandising, Planning, and Marketplace partners to support Nike Direct (primarily Digital) buying operations. You will also partner cross‑functionally with Business Integration, Digital Operations, NVS, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate and timely execution of buys for the Canadian marketplace.

This role will report to the Merchandising Operations Manager, Business Integration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are looking for a Buying Associate to support Nike Direct buying operations. In this role, you will be responsible for entering and maintaining seasonal and in‑season buys to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with buying and planning direction.

This role is execution‑focused, supporting buying teams through system entry, data preparation, data maintenance, and coordination for Nike and 3PP (where applicable), while operating within established processes and timelines.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Enter and maintain seasonal and in‑season buys for Nike Canada Direct in applicable systems
• Assist in preparing purchase files, ensuring all documents are complete and ready for MSC upload.
• Perform price maintenance activities where applicable
• Investigate, update, and maintain product, pricing, and buy data across systems
• Partner with Buyers, Planners, and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate and timely preparation of order files
• Respond to requests, track updates, and support resolution of routine issues within defined processes
• Participate in recurring meetings and provide status updates as needed

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Customer Service, Planning, Operations, or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a data‑intensive, operations, or administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working in deadline‑driven environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while following established processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience maintaining data in systems or complex databases preferred

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Opportunity to gain exposure to Nike Direct buying operations
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic retail environment
• Be part of a collaborative, fast‑paced team supporting the Canadian marketplace
• Build foundational skills in buying and merchandising operations and systems execution

The annual base compensation for this position generally ranges from CAD $ 61,800 to 92,700 annually.  Actual compensation will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.

(In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants can make their needs known when contacted for interviews.)

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.

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