Remote Entry Level Purchasing Assistant

School Basics; Colombia; Remote; COP 42,376,000 - 63,564,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

Biweekly pay

Paid US Holidays

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Remote work in Colombia

Fixed EST schedule

Weekends off

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

School Basics is seeking a Remote Entry Level Purchasing Assistant to join our US-based team. This full-time role is open to candidates residing anywhere in Colombia, with a fixed EST schedule Monday through Friday.

Training will be provided and no prior experience is required, though 2+ years in purchasing or administrative work is preferred. The successful candidate will negotiate purchases, process orders, manage inventory inquiries, and support the sales team.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; proactive, clear communication with the US team and vendors is essential.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, an administrative or similar role is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and managing product purchases to ensure best value and quality.
• Preparing order-related workflow documents to streamline purchasing.
• Entering purchase orders into the company system and ensuring accuracy.
• Following up on and closing purchase orders for timely fulfillment.
• Assisting the sales department with inventory inquiries and support.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Typing skills

Job description

Location: This is a 100% remote position, open exclusively to candidates residing full-time anywhere in Colombia.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

We are a United States-based company and we’re currently looking for talent. We are seeking a talented Remote Entry Level Purchasing Assistantto join our dynamic team. We are seeking someone who can start immediately.

Although previous experience is not required, it is preferred due to the role’s responsibilities. Training will be provided.

If you have the following requirements:

• Fluent in English (Proactive, clear, and confident communication with our US Team and Vendors is a daily essential).
• A Bachelor's Degree in any field is a plus.
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, an administrative or similar role is preferred
• 2+ years of experience gained within a professional setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to receive feedback and demonstrate personal accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and typing skills.

Welcome! We were waiting for you!

What does a day to day life with us look like?

As a Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating and managing product purchases to ensure the best value and quality.
• Preparing order-related workflow documents to streamline the purchasing process.
• Entering purchase orders into the company’s system and ensuring accuracy.
• Following up on and closing purchase orders, ensuring timely and correct fulfillment.
• Assisting the sales department with inventory inquiries and providing necessary support.

What do we offer?

• Direct hire with our company
• Monthly fixed salary
• Payment every 2 weeks (every 15 days)
• Paid US Holidays and Company Closure Days
• Paid Vacation time – 3-week allotment
• 100% remote position - work from anywhere in Colombiaf
• Fixed schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
• Weekends OFF (Saturday and Sunday)
• Collaborative, stable, growth-oriented work environment