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Purchasing Associate Jobs in Edmonton, AB (NOW HIRING)

The Sales Associate is the frontline ambassador of the Coach brand. You will deliver an elevated ... Process transactions efficiently (purchases, returns, exchanges, online pickups). * Support ...

St. Albert Dodge is currently seeking a Sales Associate to provide exceptional customer service ... vehicle purchase. As a team player the Sales Consultants strives to develop collaborative ...

What You'll Do As a Sales Associate, you support the daily operations of the store by ensuring ... Check customer ID to verify legal purchasing age * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized store ...

What You'll Do As a Sales Associate, you support the daily operations of the store by ensuring ... Check customer ID to verify legal purchasing age * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized store ...

What You'll Do As a Sales Associate, you support the daily operations of the store by ensuring ... Check customer ID to verify legal purchasing age * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized store ...

What You'll Do As a Sales Associate, you support the daily operations of the store by ensuring ... Check customer ID to verify legal purchasing age * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized store ...

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How much do purchasing associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for purchasing associate in Edmonton, AB is $21.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a purchasing associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Purchasing Associate, you need a solid understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and basic financial principles, often supported by a degree in business or supply chain management. Familiarity with ERP systems, purchasing software, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are typically required, along with possible certifications like the Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP). Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills help you build relationships with vendors and manage multiple priorities effectively. These skills ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions, smooth supply chain operations, and reliable vendor partnerships.

What is the difference between Purchasing Associate vs Purchasing Coordinator?

AspectPurchasing AssociatePurchasing Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesAssist in procurement, process purchase orders, maintain supplier infoCoordinate purchase activities, communicate with vendors, track orders
Required SkillsBasic procurement knowledge, organizational skillsCommunication skills, attention to detail, familiarity with procurement processes
CertificationsNone typically required, some may have APICS or CIPSSimilar certifications may be preferred but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, procurement departmentOffice environment, often working closely with procurement teams

While both roles support procurement functions, a Purchasing Associate primarily assists with order processing and supplier data, whereas a Purchasing Coordinator manages coordination and communication across procurement activities. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and focus within the purchasing process.

What does a purchasing associate do?

Purchasing associates monitors company inventory and orders new stock when necessary. As a purchasing associate, you contact vendors, create new order contracts, and ensure the company receives the supplies on time. You may also keep track of inventory budgets and file purchasing paperwork. Qualifications to become a purchasing associate include familiarity with basic office programs and industry experience.

What are some common challenges faced by purchasing associates, and how can they be effectively managed?

Purchasing Associates often encounter challenges such as managing multiple vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, and balancing cost with quality. Staying organized, maintaining clear communication with suppliers, and closely tracking inventory levels are key strategies to handle these issues. Additionally, collaborating with internal departments helps align purchasing decisions with organizational needs, leading to more efficient workflows and better outcomes.

What are the most commonly searched types of Purchasing jobs in Edmonton, AB?

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What cities near Edmonton, AB are hiring for Purchasing Associate jobs?

Cities near Edmonton, AB with the most Purchasing Associate job openings:

Infographic showing various Purchasing Associate job openings in Edmonton, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,401 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago


Tapestry Inc. rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.
Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

The Sales Associate is the frontline ambassador of the Coach brand. You will deliver an elevated, personalized shopping experience, meet personal and store sales goals, and support daily store operations. This role blends luxuryretail service, omnichannel selling, and team collaboration to drive brand loyalty and revenue.

This is a Full-Time Sales Associate Role. The weekly working hours are 30-40 hours per week. This role requires open availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent Coach as a brand ambassador, adhering to the Coach Guide to Style and Service standards.
  • Build lasting client relationships through personalized styling, product expertise, and fashion advice.
  • Drive sales through cross-selling, upselling, and tailored recommendations.
  • Utilize mobile POS, clienteling tools, and social selling platforms (including short-form video) to capture data and encourage repeat purchases.
  • Develop and execute personal sales plans; meet or exceed individual and team KPIs.
  • Source new customers, maintain relationships, and follow up to close sales.
  • Maintain high energy on the floor, manage multiple customers, and adapt selling techniques to business needs.
  • Complete daily operational tasks (cash wrap, inventory processing, replenishment, visual merchandising) while maintaining service standards.
  • Keep sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and stocked; follow retail policies, POS, and asset protection procedures.
  • Process transactions efficiently (purchases, returns, exchanges, online pickups).
  • Support inventory cycles: receive shipments, stock shelves, and manage product movement.
  • Assist teammates in functional areas as required.
  • Foster a collaborative, trust-based environment; encourage team performance.
  • Participate in brand initiatives, training programs, and inclusion activities.
  • Welcome feedback, adapt behaviors, and maintain a calm, professional demeanor.

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years of sales experience (luxury retail preferred); knowledge of fashion trends and competitors. A combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Experience with POS operation, basic computer proficiency (iPad/laptop, Mobile POS), walkie-talkie use, ability to read price/release sheets.
  • Strong English proficiency.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Luxury retail background, social media savvy, experience with live-stream shopping or video demos, clienteling and data acquisition skills. (Preferred)
  • Strong English language proficiency. (for EU)

Schedule: Abilitytoworkaflexiblescheduleto meet business needs-including nights, weekends, peakbusy season, and high-traffic retail days(including, but not limited to, public holidays).

Note: This document serves only as a sample of job duties and responsibilities and does not include an exhaustive list of all performance requirements.

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs, occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom.

Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage
: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Coach. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Base Pay Range

$15.50-$20.00

Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and any other applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations.

Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of Canada Corporate Compensation & Benefits.


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