Lead Buyer Associate

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Beaverton, OR, USA
In-Office
Other • Retail
At NIKE, Inc., technology is laying the foundation for our digital transformation and direct-to-consumer strategy.
The Role

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This is the Nike matrix: You will report to NA Consumer x Marketplace Operations, yet you will work very closely with NA Direct Buyers, Planners and Allocators. In your role, you will serve as the key contact for all buys placed in SAP on behalf of USA Nike Direct.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for three North America (NA) Lead Buyer Associates who enjoy working with data and product in a fast-paced team environment. This role’s primary responsibility is to partner with our NA Nike Direct Buyers to manage and enter the weekly/seasonal buys for USA Nike Direct into SAP. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a deadline driven environment and is proficient with MS Excel at an intermediate/advanced level. We’re also looking for a standout teammate with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 1-2 years relevant work experience, preferably in a data intensive role

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency with MS Excel at an intermediate/advanced level is preferred

  • Ability to work in deadline driven environment

  • Strong attention to detail and process orientation

  • Experience investigating, capturing and maintaining product data in an information management system or complex database is preferred

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with Nike Buyers, Planners and Allocators (and other cross-functional teammates) to ensure the buys for USA Nike Direct are accurate, timely and complete. You will support Nike Direct team needs, including order entry, contract moves, and price maintenance, where applicable. You will also investigate and maintain Nike Direct product information through various systems in support of the Buying organization. A typical day/week includes partnering with the Nike Direct Buyer team, in-system data entry/management, responding to multiple emails/requests and attending various meetings.

#MYNEXT: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.

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The Company
HQ: Beaverton, OR
73,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.

Why Work With Us

At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.

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