***JOB DESCRIPTION:*** The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for providing operational and administrative support in the acquisition process of goods and services required by the company. Duties include requesting and comparing quotes, tracking purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, managing procurement-related documentation, and coordinating with other departments to ensure timely and efficient supply of materials. This role is essential to maintaining operational continuity while optimizing delivery times, costs, and quality in accordance with internal policies and guidelines established by the purchasing department. Contact suppliers to obtain prices, terms, and delivery times. Conduct supplier searches and analyze quotations using a comparative chart to select the most suitable option. Generate and send purchase orders in the established format to each client for the acquisition of products or services. Confirm delivery dates and follow up until delivery complies with the quotation terms, ensuring materials arrive on time and as expected. Provide feedback to suppliers through various channels regarding the status of their payments. File and organize invoices, purchase orders, waybills, etc. Maintain communication with all involved departments regarding the status of their orders. Assist in preparing requested reports or records. Review emails and provide immediate attention based on priority to follow up on various matters until completion. Receive tracking numbers from different courier services when applicable and monitor their arrival, verify material volume to assign collection units, ensure materials are delivered to the facilities. Record payments according to the supplier master file and identify payment priorities. Once payments are made, send proof of payment to the respective suppliers for product or service release, and verify balance application in account statements. ***RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Follow up on issued purchase orders, including delivery times and compliance with specifications. * Properly manage and archive procurement-related documentation (invoices, waybills, orders, etc.). * Comply with internal purchasing department guidelines and company policies. * Perform inventories according to responsibility records of materials assigned to different departments. * Fulfill all duties assigned within the job profile, as well as any others arising from company needs. Work schedule: Monday to Saturday from 6:30am\-3:30pm with possible modifications. Willingness to travel. Must live near the area. Monthly salary of $11,000 net \+ $1,000 tax-free bonus Weekly payments Job type: Full-time Salary: From $11,000.00 per month Work location: On-site position