Purchasing Support Specialist

Flat River Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Life & disability insurance

Maternity leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flat River Group is seeking a Purchasing Support Specialist to manage administrative, product, and system processes for the Purchasing department. The role emphasizes accurate product information, imagery, content, purchase orders, and reporting to support sales channels and internal teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to balance multiple priorities. Strong written communication and collaboration across teams are essential to keep products, systems, and purchasing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a dynamic office or business environment is preferred.
• Copywriting experience for e-commerce platforms is preferred but not required.
• Experience editing product imagery with Photoshop or similar tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand-aligned product copy using traditional copywriting techniques and AI-assisted content creation.
• Manage visual assets for product setup, including editing and enhancement to support brand standards.
• Coordinate product setup information across sales channels for accuracy and completeness.
• Input and maintain product information in internal systems, including lifecycle status and hierarchy classifications.
• Prepare and distribute key reports to support internal teams and external partners.
• Support purchasing processes through accurate purchase order entry and maintenance.
• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing department and assist with special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

Supply chain management coursework

Tools

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

AI software tools

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement – This is a full-time hybrid position

Competitive Pay – Commensurate with experience

Generous Paid Time Off – Unlimited Paid Leave (speak to recruiter for details!)

Paid Holidays – Celebrate and recharge throughout the year.

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with FSA/HSA options (waiting period applies).

Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.

Paid Maternity Leave – Supporting you during life’s milestones.

401(k) with Company Match – Immediately vested upon hire to help build your future.

Tuition Reimbursement Program – Grow your skills and career on us!

Who is Flat River Group?

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belding, Michigan, Flat River Group, LLC is a leading end-to-end ecommerce partner that works with vendors to take their businesses to the next level by accelerating ecommerce sales growth. We sell a variety of product categories as a 1st Party Seller, including toys, games, pet, sports & outdoor, home and patio, lawn & garden. Flat River Group has experienced incredible growth, and we now have multiple US-based distribution facilities.

Your Mission in This Role

We’re recruiting a Purchasing Support Specialist to help manage the administrative, product, and system-related processes that support our Purchasing department. This position plays an important role in ensuring product information, imagery, content, purchase orders, and reporting are accurate, organized, and ready to support our sales channels and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities. Strong written communication, accuracy, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams will be important in this role. Join our team and be part of a dynamic ecommerce company where your work directly contributes to keeping our products, systems, and purchasing processes running smoothly.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Develop compelling, brand-aligned product copy using traditional copywriting techniques and AI-assisted content creation to support marketing and sales across multiple channels.
• Manage and maintain visual assets for product setup and content updates, including image organization, naming, editing, and enhancement to support brand and company standards.
• Coordinate and maintain product setup information to ensure items are accurately and completely represented across sales channels. Review setup documentation, imagery, and system data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Input and maintain accurate, up-to-date product information within internal systems, including item lifecycle status, costing, and hierarchy classifications.
• Prepare, format, and distribute key reports to support internal teams and external partners.
• Support the purchasing process through accurate purchase order entry and ongoing maintenance of purchase order information.
• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing department and contribute to special projects and initiatives as assigned

Skills That Make You Shine

• Image Software: Experience editing within Photoshop (preferred)
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Utilized AI software tools (preferred)
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
• Capability to move around for tasks that require mobility.
• Excellent vision and hearing skills to perform job responsibilities effectively through in person, telephone, and written communication.
• Capacity to engage in verbal communication, actively listen, and respond appropriately.

Experience That Sets You Up for Success

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a dynamic office or business environment is preferred or associates degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Copywriting: Experience in developing product copy tailored for e-commerce platforms (preferred but not required)
• Image Editing: Skilled in using tools such as Photoshop to edit and improve visual assets (preferred but not required)