Immediate Need! Associate Buyer

Associate Buyer

Forest Lake / Columbus, Minnesota | On‑Site| Full‑Time

JP Ecommerce has been named one of the top‑ten fastest‑growing businesses in Minnesota by Inc. We provide customers with high‑quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. As a $100M+ e‑commerce textile company, we source premium products from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey while also manufacturing cotton products in the USA.

We’ve grown from a small startup to a team of more than 90 employees, and we’re continuing to expand as we scale our operations to support 30% year‑over‑year growth. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial culture means your work directly impacts how we buy, plan, and deliver product across our brands.

We’re looking for an Associate Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This is an early‑career role for someone with a retail, merchandising, or purchasing background who wants to learn the buying cycle from the ground up. You’ll support our purchasing operations—helping place and track purchase orders, keeping vendors on timeline, and turning order and inventory data into clean, usable information that drives sound buying decisions.

This is a hands‑on, learn‑by‑doing role with a clear path toward a full Buyer position as you grow. If you’re sharp with Excel, think critically, and like keeping a lot of moving pieces on schedule, we want to hear from you.

Purchasing & Purchase Order Support

Help create, enter, and track purchase orders, confirming quantities, pricing, and delivery dates against agreed terms

Maintain accurate purchasing records and update systems as orders move through the buying cycle

Support reconciliation of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts to keep records clean and accurate

Communicate with vendors on order confirmations, ship dates, and routine follow‑ups

Track lead times and flag delays or risks to the buying team before they affect inventory

Help hold vendors accountable to delivery timelines and order terms, escalating issues as needed

Data, Reporting & Analysis

Build and maintain spreadsheets in Excel—including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP—to organize purchasing and inventory data

Pull and clean order, inventory, and vendor data so the team can make sound buying decisions

Prepare routine reports on order status, lead times, and inventory positions

Spot patterns and inconsistencies in the data and raise the questions that matter

Coordinate with warehouse, planning, and finance teams on incoming orders and receiving priorities

Support replenishment monitoring to help prevent stockouts and overstock situations

Assist with special purchasing projects, seasonal volume, and process improvements as directed

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail Management, Economics, or related field); an Associate’s degree plus relevant experience will also be considered

1–3 years of experience in retail, merchandising, purchasing, buying, inventory, or a closely related field—strong early‑career candidates are encouraged to apply

Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, for organizing and analyzing data

willingness to be trained on our purchasing and ERP tools

Coursework or a degree focused on supply chain, procurement, merchandising, or operations

Exposure to an ERP, order management, or planning system (SellerCloud, NetSuite, Slimstock, or similar)—training provided

Familiarity with e‑commerce or marketplace operations (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Shopify)

Basic understanding of purchasing concepts such as lead times, reorder points, or landed cost

Prior experience in a home goods, textiles, consumer products, or fast‑paced retail environment

Pay: $22.00 – $27.00 per hour (based on experience and skill set). This is a non‑exempt, hourly position eligible for overtime pay.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short‑Term Disability (at no cost to employees)

Life Insurance starting at $25,000 (at no cost to employees, with option to purchase additional coverage)

Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA)—Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

This position is 100% on‑site at our Forest Lake/Columbus, Minnesota headquarters. Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with some flexibility based on business needs.

Currently live in Minnesota or the immediate surrounding area

Are available for in‑person interviews at our office

Application Process

Resume highlighting your retail, merchandising, purchasing, or analytical experience, along with your Excel skills

Cover letter explaining your interest in purchasing and supply chain and why you’re excited about this growth opportunity

Submit your application to: View email address on click.appcast.io, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.