Pay Range: $80,000 - $110,000
At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.
Position Overview
Responsible for globally sourcing, purchasing, and developing globally sourced merchandise for specific departments. This role supports the full product development lifecycle—from concept to launch—by partnering with international suppliers, internal sourcing teams, and merchants to deliver differentiated, profitable products aligned to category strategy. The Associate Merchant, Product Development will partner closely with Merchant partners and cross-functional teams to identify new category specific areas for development as well as lead and identify private brand cost out opportunities. This role will understand product, merchandising needs, analyze projects, specifications, and ensure private brand governance.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development and Commercialization
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Develop and purchase new products or manage existing products, including cost negotiation and margin optimization
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Create product specifications, including packaging, safety, quality, and environmental requirements
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Manage development of selling materials (packaging, PK, POP, marketing assets)
Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Identify, qualify, and manage international vendors in alignment with Home Depot standards
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Maintain strong understanding of domestic and international supply chains
Cross Functional Collaboration
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Partner across Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Merchandising teams
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Support and present at line reviews, marketing meetings, and business reviews
Financial Acumen
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Understand and evaluate product impact on sales, margin, and inventory
Reporting Structure
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Typically reports to Product Development Merchant
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No direct people leadership responsibilities
Travel Requirements
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International and domestic travel required
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Typically <10%–20% overnight travel depending on sourcing footprint
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Weekly travel to Home Depot stores
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
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Office‑based role with significant time spent in meetings and reviews
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Periodic travel to factories, vendors, and sourcing offices
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Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments during supplier visits
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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5+ years related experience in:
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Product development
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Global sourcing
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Merchandising or manufacturing
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Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills
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Experience working with international suppliers
Core Competencies
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Action Oriented
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Collaborates
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Communicates Effectively
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Customer Focus
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Drives Results
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Plans and Aligns
In office - Monday to Friday - 1 Concorde gate, North York
In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada usesArtificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicantsfor this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.
