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Location: Remote from Latin America
Position Type: Full-time
Salary $1,300 - $1,400 USD/month via bank transfer or Veem
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m Eastern Time
Our Client is a leading provider in the flooring industry, committed to operational excellence and high-quality service delivery. They operate on a foundation of strong core values, prioritizing integrity, passion, and efficiency in every project. As they continue to scale, they rely on a robust supply chain and precise inventory management to meet sales projections and provide a seamless experience for their customers and internal teams alike.
Our Client is seeking a Procurement Assistant to serve as a vital link between purchasing, logistics, and inventory management. This individual will be responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing operations based on inventory needs and sales projections. Beyond administrative tasks, the successful candidate will analyze current buying systems to suggest improvements, coordinate closely with warehouse personnel, and ensure that flooring materials are tracked and delivered with "quick yet thorough" precision.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Order Management
Creates purchase orders within the JobRunner system and manages transmissions to manufacturers and distributors.
Conducts meticulous reviews of order confirmations to verify material accuracy and pricing, escalating discrepancies immediately.
Updates and maintains real-time order statuses, confirmation numbers, and shipping logs in the internal system.
Proactively follows up with suppliers to ensure materials are scheduled and shipped according to project timelines.
Logistics & Interdepartmental Coordination
Tracks all orders and shipments, evaluating shipping options to ensure the most efficient transport from suppliers.
Maintains constant communication with warehouse personnel regarding logistics and delivery schedules.
Delegates necessary communication and tasks across Administration, Accounting, and Project Management departments to maintain operational consistency.
Inventory Control
Assigns Product ID numbers (PID) to stock materials and tracks quantities to trigger reorders when thresholds are met.
Facilitates material returns within JobRunner and collaborates with the warehouse team to ensure inventory counts remain 100% accurate.
Continually seeks opportunities to exceed expectations through friendly and thorough service to all internal and external stakeholders.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities to manage supplier relationships.
Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge and the ability to quickly master industry-specific software (experience with JobRunner or similar ERPs is a plus).
Problem Solving: Effective problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Cultural Fit: Must fully align with the company’s core values: doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, caring passionately, being quick yet thorough, and enjoying life.
Stability: Full-time, long-term remote contract with a stable US company.
Professional Environment: Work within a structured team that values consistency and proactive leadership.
Impact: A role where your logistical insights and system management directly influence the company’s daily operational success.
Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding
To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.
Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED
Your application CANNOT be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified
Mandatory Knockout Questions
Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.
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