Procurement and Account Assistant

Yamibuy; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, and Dental

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays

Employee Discount

Coffee and Snacks

Coffee and Snacks

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform based in Edison is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the merchandising team with daily buying tasks. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing product listings, collaborating with warehouse operations, and handling vendor communications. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have legal work status in the USA without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of working experience, purchasing experience in retail and/or e-commerce is a plus.
• Must have legal working status in the USA without employer sponsorship.
• 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 English and Mandarin.
• Legal working status in the USA without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing specialists in all aspects of the merchandising process.
• Collaborate with the warehouse operations team to resolve issues.
• Handle RMA requests and issue credit memos to vendors.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to process invoices efficiently.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all product details.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Overview

Edison, United States | Posted on 01/16/2026

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. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the 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