Purchasing Assistant Bilgewater Group

HelpfulRemote; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

HelpfulRemote is seeking a remote Purchasing Coordinator in the United States. The role supports a Chicago-based food service and care company by handling purchase orders, vendor communications, and order tracking. Strong organizational skills and experience with spreadsheets are essential.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be able to work independently with a reliable internet connection. Experience in food service, retail, or distribution is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, administration or operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills; ability to coordinate with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase orders.
• Communicate with vendors about pricing, availability and delivery.
• Track outstanding orders and update purchasing records.
• Coordinate with internal teams on purchasing needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Google Sheets

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

This role supports the purchasing function for a Chicago-based food service and care company. Day-to-day tasks include assisting with purchase orders, communicating with vendors about pricing, availability and delivery, tracking outstanding orders, maintaining purchasing records, and coordinating with internal teams on purchasing needs.

Candidates should have prior experience in purchasing, procurement, administration, or operations, along with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and good communication. Comfort working with spreadsheets and digital systems is expected, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or a background in food service, retail, or distribution is a plus.

This is a remote position paying $20 to $27 per hour depending on experience. Candidates need a reliable internet connection and workspace, and should be comfortable working independently.

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