Procurement and Account Assistant

Yami; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

PTO

Employee discount

Coffee and snacks

Job summary

Yami, founded in 2013, is a global e-commerce platform connecting people with authentic flavors and trending products from Asia. A Purchasing Assistant will support the merchandising team with day-to-day buying tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate product listings and costs.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates well, and can collaborate across teams including warehouse and Accounts Payable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• 1+ year of purchasing/retail or e-commerce experience.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin; strong communication.
• US work authorization without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up new product listings, maintain costs, and place purchase orders.
• Collaborate with warehouse to resolve inbound issues and shelving efficiency.
• Handle RMAs, credit memos, and follow-ups on processes.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to process invoices for open-to-buy.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all product details and listings.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Purchasing experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Ownership of projects

Bilingual English & Mandarin

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

Benefits & Compensation:

• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Employee Discount
• Coffee and Snacks

Job Summary:

A Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for supporting the merchandising team with the day-to-day aspects of buying. An ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have good communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support purchasing specialists in all aspects of the merchandising process including setting up new product listings in the system, maintaining accurate product costs, placing purchase orders, and other tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with the warehouse operations team to resolve inbound receiving problematic cases and ensure an efficient shelving process.
• Handle RMA requests, issue credit memos to vendors, and follow up on the process.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to ensure efficient processing of invoices to support open-to-buy processes.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy and compliance of all product details and listing.

Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• 1+ years of working experience, purchasing working experience in retail and /or e-commerce is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Detail-oriented, fast learner
• Ability to take ownership of projects and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in bilingual language English and Mandarin
• Legal working status in the USA without employer sponsorship