Purchasing Support Specialist

FLAT RIVER GROUP LLC; Kentwood (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive pay

PTO (unlimited)

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Life & disability insurance

Maternity leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flat River Group LLC in Kentwood, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Support Specialist to manage product data, copy, imagery, and PO administration. This hybrid role supports the Purchasing department and cross-functional teams in maintaining accurate information for sales channels.

The ideal candidate will balance multiple priorities, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable collaborating across teams to ensure smooth purchasing operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a dynamic office or business environment.
• Associates degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Copywriting experience for e-commerce platforms (preferred).
• Experience editing images with Photoshop (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand-aligned product copy using traditional techniques and AI-assisted content creation.
• Manage and maintain visual assets for product setup and content updates.
• Coordinate and maintain product setup information across sales channels; review docs, imagery, and system data.
• Input and maintain accurate product information within internal systems (lifecycle status, costing, hierarchy).
• Prepare, format, and distribute key reports to support internal teams and partners.
• Support purchasing through accurate purchase order entry and PO data maintenance.
• Provide administrative support to Purchasing and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Education

Associates degree in business administration/supply chain management

Tools

Photoshop

AI software tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Kentwood GR1 - Kentwood, MI 49512Education Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Category: Warehouse

What We Offer:

• Full-Time Hybrid Schedule - Enjoy a consistent schedule and work-life balance
• 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.

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.

QualificationsWhat 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.
• Must be able to lift up ~10lbs.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist, stoop, and reach.

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)