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Josh's Frogs

Owosso, MI (In Person)

$39,520 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/7/2026

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Purchaser 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Owosso, MI 48867 $18
  • $20 an hour
  • Full-time Josh's Frogs 60 reviews $18
  • $20 an hour
  • Full-time Josh's Frogs is a constantly growing online pet store and industry leader that prides itself on selling only happy, healthy, captive-bred amphibians, reptiles, and pet bugs.
We run on EOS. We value integrity and practice open books, where we share our financials with all employees. We believe in working as one team. We expect our employees to constantly grow with us, and we value promoting from within. We're currently seeking a knowledgeable, highly personable procurement pro for the full-time Purchaser position in our Finance Department ! As a Finance Department team member, you'll handle purchase order creation, vendor communication, working in partnership with operations teams, and record maintenance. If you value attention to fine detail, fostering long-lasting relationships inside and outside your workplace, and keeping your work organized and streamlined, this position could be the perfect fit for you! Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday (8:30 AM to 5 PM) Potential to change hours (between 7 AM and 7 PM) after the training period $18.00 to $20.00/hour starting wages (commensurate with experience)
Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance (Josh's Frogs contributes 80% for single and family coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield) Paid time off (Holiday, Sick, and Vacation, with Sick pay and 24 Holiday hours added upon hire) Short-term and long-term disability $50,000 life insurance Fully vested 401(k) (100% company matching up to 3%, then 50% match up to 6%), with additional options for Roth Free membership to Calm Premium (including up to 5 dependents) Generous employee discount on the Josh's Frogs website Free breakfast, snacks, and coffee provided at work Travel opportunities for expos/shows (in some positions) Scorecards & Metrics for
This Role:
Filling out weekly detailed purchasing checklist Missed invoices/bills reported by Finance Create a process and stick to process for handling all discrepancies Increasing gross profit margin through cost-saving measures Overall decrease in out-of-stocks
For This Position, You MUST Possess:
Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: phones, written correspondence, and in-person Proactivity in an autonomous environment (self-motivation) Purchasing experience within a retail or e-commerce setting Proficiency using Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Forms) Proficiency with spreadsheets (including Excel) Special Consideration is Given to Those with: Contract management Supply chain experience QuickBooks Online experience Examples of How an Employee Could Exhibit Our Core Values in
This Position:
Integrity
  • Being the face/voice of our business to our vendors and partners; willingness to be firm, but kind, and do what is right for the business, even when uncomfortable One Team
  • Many teams should feel like this person is on their team, even if not on their team in the org. chart (a key role, highly integrated with the company); maintaining a high level of communication and holding others accountable to processes Constantly Growing
  • Constantly looking for better opportunities for savings, quality, or innovation as you navigate through purchasing; commitment to offering more than just "getting everything ordered on time" Herpetoculture is booming, and we're the proof!
Josh's Frogs was one of the INC 5000's fastest-growing businesses in 2022, and we're proud of it. What's more impressive is that this is Josh's Frogs' FIFTH year in a row on the
INC 5000
List! Only 5% of businesses have made the list five years consecutively. One of our core values isn't "constantly growing" for nothing; the proof is in the pond. Come join the team and expand alongside one of America's top-growing companies!
  • Due to the high volume of applicants, our recruiting team is unable to contact every candidate individually.
If our team is interested in moving forward with your application, we will reach out via phone or email. If you have questions, you may contact us through Indeed or email the HR Team at hrteam@joshsfrogs.com. Please do not contact our Josh's Frogs Customer Service team regarding application inquiries. It is the policy of Josh's Frogs to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and/or other protected categories under applicable laws. It is also the policy of Josh's Frogs to make reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities, and to extend employment opportunities to such persons, as well as to special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, and other protected veterans. The Vice President of Human Resources is the Equal Employment policy officer for the company.
Pay:
$18.00
  • $20.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Why do you feel like you'd be the best fit for the position?
  • If you don't answer this question, your application won't be considered
Experience:
Purchasing:
1 year (Required)
Negotiation:
1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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