Purchasing Assistant, Clothing, Interim

Canadian Tire; Laval; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in Laval, Quebec is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to improve product and order management. The role involves tracking orders, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting buying operations. Candidates should have a degree in merchandising or a related field, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Dynamics 365. This position is vital in optimizing operational efficiency through innovative solutions like AI.

Qualifications

• Degree or training in fashion merchandising, business management, procurement, or related field.
• Excellent organization and priority management skills.
• Experience in purchasing support or administrative coordination is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage product data and track orders.
• Support buyers and suppliers with purchase orders.
• Coordinate promotions and close-out activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments and franchisees.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Knowledge of retail sector

Education

Degree in fashion merchandising or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Dynamics 365

Job description

What you’ll do

Do you value efficiency, organization, and have a passion for trends and trendy brands? Join our team as a Purchasing Assistant and contribute to product and order management in a dynamic environment. We currently work with traditional tools (Excel, manual processes), but we are open to integrating innovative solutions, including AI, to optimize our practices.

Apply now and be a part of our evolution!

Under the responsibility of the purchasing team, the Purchasing Assistant plays a key role in providing administrative and operational support for procurement processes. This position ensures smooth operations by managing product data, tracking orders, and coordinating with suppliers, franchisees, and internal departments. We integrate modern tools, including ERP systems (Dynamics 365) and AI solutions, to optimize our processes and improve efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Product Data Management
  • Adding and modifying product information in the system (styles, colors, sizes, prices).
  • Updating catalogs, integration files, and inventory directories.
  • Verifying information for online products (name, description, price, photos).
• Support for Buyers and Suppliers
  • Preparing and tracking purchase orders (creation, modification, EDI sending).
  • Tracking deliveries (DC, stores, Drop Ship) and communicating in case of delays or cancellations.
  • Creating and sending supplier sales reports.
• Promotion and Close-out Coordination
  • Updating advertising cubes and product lists.
  • Managing flyers and sample requests.
  • Creating close-out orders and tracking approvals.
• Inter‑departmental and Franchisee Collaboration
  • Responding to various requests from internal departments and franchisees.
  • Ensuring the publication of information on internal platforms (Clic).
• Support for Purchasing Committees
  • Preparing supplier files and presentations (PowerPoint).
  • Updating trend files and visuals for committees.
  • Taking notes and making real‑time adjustments during meetings.

What you bring

• Degree or training in fashion merchandising, business management, procurement or related field.
• Excellent organization and priority management skills.
• Proficiency with office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365).
• Interest or experience with automation tools and AI to improve process efficiency.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in data verification.
• Experience in purchasing support or administrative coordination (asset).
• Knowledge of the retail sector or sporting goods (asset).

About Us

Part of the Canadian Tire family is Sports Experts. Your Sports Experts! Built on more than 50 years tradition on customer focus, Sports Expertsis headquartered in Laval, Quebec. Sports Experts is proud to promote a wide selection of sports equipment, clothing and footwear of renowned and exclusive brands. By joining Sports Experts you will appreciate towork with an experienced team that will welcome you.We are the destination to Stay fit. Live well.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better. .

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity‑seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.