Hire a Purchasing Assistant

Save 73% Compared to a US equivalent.

Work with FullTeam to hire a full-time, English-speaking Purchasing Assistant overseas. They will seamlessly integrate into your procurement team, working on your timezone to manage orders and supplier relationships. Best of all, you won't pay us ongoing fees per hire, and we offer up to a Lifetime guarantee.

THE SALARY

Employ a full-time Purchasing Assistant for $1,120/mo.

THE RETENTION

Overseas accounting staff are retained for 3.2 years on average.

THE SAVINGS

You’ll save $36,060/yr compared to a US equivalent.

Will it work?

We’ve hired, and worked with hundreds of overseas employees. They’re motivated, educated, and culturally aligned. Here are some tasks that we’ve found a successful Purchasing Assistant can take off your plate.

  • Order Supplies: Help place orders for supplies and materials.

  • Track Shipments: Monitor the status of orders and deliveries.

  • Maintain Records: Keep accurate records of purchases and inventory.

  • Communicate with Suppliers: Contact suppliers to get quotes and follow up on orders.

  • Check Stock Levels: Ensure that stock levels are adequate and reorder when necessary.

  • Prepare Purchase Orders: Create and send purchase orders to suppliers.

  • Compare Prices: Compare prices and terms from different suppliers to get the best deals.

  • Update Inventory System: Enter purchase details into the inventory management system.

  • Assist with Budgeting: Help monitor and manage the purchasing budget.

  • Resolve Issues: Address any issues or discrepancies with orders or deliveries.

  • Coordinate Returns: Manage the return of defective or incorrect items.

  • Support Procurement Team: Provide administrative support to the procurement team.

  • Verify Deliveries: Ensure that deliveries match purchase orders and invoices.

  • Maintain Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers.

  • Prepare Reports: Generate reports on purchasing activities and costs.

  • Ensure Compliance: Make sure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulations.

ZERO risk…

We cannot emphasize ZERO enough!

Our team will work tirelessly to find you the perfect match for your Accounting/Finance role, and you’ll receive a full refund if a placement is not found.

When we find a match, we'll back them with our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee.

It’s impossible to lose!

Let us help you grow

It’s time to get your time back.

Our entire goal is to help your business grow. We know how tough it is to scale a team.

Reduce your hiring risk by expanding overseas.

Need a sample job description? Here you go…

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Remote

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our team remotely. In this role, you will support the procurement process by placing orders, tracking shipments, and maintaining inventory records. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be comfortable communicating with suppliers, and have a keen eye for detail. You will play a key role in ensuring our company has the necessary supplies and materials to operate smoothly.

Responsibilities

  1. Help place orders for supplies and materials.

  2. Monitor the status of orders and deliveries.

  3. Keep accurate records of purchases and inventory.

  4. Contact suppliers to get quotes and follow up on orders.

  5. Ensure that stock levels are adequate and reorder when necessary.

  6. Create and send purchase orders to suppliers.

  7. Compare prices and terms from different suppliers to get the best deals.

  8. Enter purchase details into the inventory management system.

  9. Help monitor and manage the purchasing budget.

  10. Address any issues or discrepancies with orders or deliveries.

  11. Manage the return of defective or incorrect items.

  12. Provide administrative support to the procurement team.

  13. Ensure that deliveries match purchase orders and invoices.

  14. Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers.

  15. Generate reports on purchasing activities and costs.

  16. Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulations.

Requirements

  1. Proven experience as a Purchasing Assistant or in a similar role.

  2. Familiarity with procurement processes and inventory management.

  3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  4. Good communication skills.

  5. Ability to compare prices and terms from different suppliers.

  6. High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification is a plus.

  7. Proficiency in using inventory management and procurement software.

  8. Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

  9. Previous experience in procurement or supply chain management is preferred.

Screening questions

  1. Do you have experience as a Purchasing Assistant or in a similar role? (Yes/No)

  2. Are you familiar with procurement processes and inventory management? (Yes/No)

  3. Do you have experience using inventory management and procurement software? (Yes/No)

Information Questions

  1. Can you describe your previous experience in supporting the procurement process?

  2. How do you ensure accuracy when placing orders and tracking shipments?

  3. Can you provide an example of a time when you resolved an issue with an order or delivery?

Other Names and Titles for the Role "Purchasing Assistant"

Procurement Assistant

Supports the procurement team by handling orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining records.

Buying Assistant

Helps with purchasing materials and supplies, ensuring the best deals and timely deliveries.

Supply Chain Assistant

Assists in managing the supply chain by placing orders and maintaining inventory levels.

I successfully built (and sold) my last business after experiencing tremendous growth. My secret... I built an overseas team to support my team in the USA. Now I’m building FullTeam to help you do the same.
— Zach Randall, Founder

Let’s do this together! No risk, all upside