Purchases Analyst, Junior

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Latin America.

📋 Description

• Oversee assigned purchase requests from the sourcing stage through to final delivery and closure.

• Assess order requirements, including specifications for equipment, quantities, destination, delivery deadlines, configuration needs, and any customer-specific conditions.

• Ensure that all necessary information is complete prior to initiating the sourcing or purchasing process.

• Generate, issue, and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies and approval protocols.

• Guarantee that every order has a defined status, next steps, owner, and anticipated completion date.

• Retain ownership of assigned orders until all purchasing activities and requisite documentation are finalized.

• Source laptops, monitors, peripherals, accessories, and other IT equipment across LATAM, the United States, and Canada.

• Solicit quotations from approved suppliers and regional partners.

• Compile clear quotation comparisons and supplier recommendations for internal review.

• Choose the suitable supplier based on approved pricing, availability, service levels, regional coverage, and delivery needs.

• Submit purchase orders along with supporting documentation to suppliers.

• Actively follow up with suppliers from the point of order placement through to delivery.

• Keep all assigned orders updated in real-time on GroWrk Remote’s platform.

• Directly communicate with suppliers regarding quotations, order placements, delivery schedules, discrepancies, and operational escalations.

• Analyze purchasing data to detect trends, recurring delays, pricing variances, supplier issues, and operational gaps.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain operations, order management, or a similar field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline.

• Basic knowledge of purchase orders, invoices, taxes, shipping costs, and supplier payment terms.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple orders at once.

• Keen attention to detail and the capacity to spot discrepancies in pricing, specifications, quantities, and documentation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong follow-up skills and a sense of ownership.

• Ability to work under deadlines, manage priorities, and adapt to changing operational requirements.

• Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheets, including filters, formulas, lookups, and data validation.

• Experience with purchasing platforms, ticketing systems, ERP systems, or procurement tools such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Plex, Arena, or similar systems.

• Professional proficiency in English is required.

• Proficiency in Spanish is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Flexible working arrangements