Assistant Buyer - Outdoor / Sports Retail - Hybrid

Administrative Assistant (Hybrid) - Portland, OR

We are partnering with a leading global outdoor apparel and footwear brand known for innovation and quality. This role supports their merchandising and buying team, playing a key part in executing seasonal strategies for e-commerce and retail. It's an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas of the business with potential for growth.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the buying team to ensure smooth execution of seasonal buying strategies. This includes managing data, preparing reports, and supporting multiple buyers with planning and execution tasks. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Contract Details

Duration : 12 weeks - Can go on for longer as well as be an opportunity to go direct / FTE

Pay Rate : $30 / hour

Schedule : Full-time

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, and more (eligibility requirements apply).

Work Environment

Type : Hybrid (On-site Tuesday-Thursday) Work from Home Monday & Friday

Location : Portland, OR

Positive, team-oriented environment with inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate data to enable analysis of business trends and actions.

Support other buyers with seasonal buys from planning through execution.

Prepare documentation, collect and analyze data, and create visual materials.

Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather information and execute merchandising decisions.

Create product catalogs for leadership reviews and retail stores.

Upload orders and reconcile seasonal buys.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Excel Expertise : VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, data organization, and reporting.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data handling.

Understanding of retail math and merchandising concepts preferred.

2-3 years of buying or assistant buying experience helpful OR merchandising-focused college graduate with strong Excel skills.

Why This Role?

Exposure to multiple areas of the business.

Opportunity to learn and grow within a global brand.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.