United States onlyThis is a remote position.
WorkBetterNow(www.workbetternow.com)provides full-time positions for professionals in LATAM looking to work with companies based in the United States. Our remote professionals come first and are the most important part of our team. If you want to be part of a company that values work-life balance and supports your professional development, you’re in the right place.
We are looking for Professionals living in LATAM and the Caribbean,proficient in English, who align with our company's core values. The ideal candidate is someone seeking remote work, valuing work-life balance, and demonstrating stability, commitment, and eagerness for career development.
Our Core Values
- Put our talent first
- Pursuit of excellence/continuous learning
- Integrity and transparency
- Ownership mentality
- Growth mindset
- Excellent attitude
The Purchasing Assistant supports technicians and internal teams by managing purchase orders for parts needed to complete service jobs. This role ensures that orders are accurate, well documented, and processed efficiently by coordinating with suppliers and maintaining clear communication across teams. This position is ideal for someone who can work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple requests at once, and maintain strong attention to detail while handling calls, emails, and order updates. While your duties will depend on the specific needs of your client, they will include, but not be limited to:
- Create, update, and manage purchase orders accurately within internal purchasing systems.
- Add requested parts to orders and verify that all order details are complete and documented.
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to confirm part availability, pricing, substitutions, lead times, and shipping options when needed.
- Resolve order issues such as incorrect parts, incomplete shipments, backorders, substitutions, pricing discrepancies, or delivery delays.
- Process returns and exchanges while ensuring proper documentation and follow-up for credits or replacements.
- Maintain organized records and email communication so order status and next steps are always clear.
- Collaborate with technicians and internal teams to prioritize urgent requests and keep orders moving efficiently.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, dispatch, order management, inventory, or customer support roles
- Strong phone communication skills and professional interaction with vendors and technicians.
- Excellent organization and follow-through with the ability to track and close tasks efficiently.
- High attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to multitask across calls, emails, and order entry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Processor: Intel 11th Gen (or equivalent AMD Ryzen 5000 series) for Windows users and M2 for Macs
- RAM: 16 GB minimum
- 25 - 50 Mbps Internet Speed (Min)
- USB headset with noise-canceling (ideally)
Benefits
- 0-3 months:$1,200 USD/month
- After 3 months:You’ll receive a $50 monthly Wellness Bonus to support a healthy and balanced work life (total: $1,250/month).
- After 1 year:Salary increases to $1,340 USD/month
- After 2 years:Salary increases to $1,480 USD/month
- After 3 years:Salary increases to $1,540 USD/month
- After 4 years:Salary increases to $1,600 USD/month
- 100% remote work — enjoy the comfort and flexibility of working from home
- 18 paid vacation days + U.S. federal holidays
- Paid maternity/paternity leave(up to 2 months with 50% salary coverage after 1 year)
- Client Growth Bonus: Your great work helps our clients scale. For every new hire added to the business you support, you will receive a $50 one-time reward. It’s our way of celebrating the growth you helped make possible.
- A dedicated Talent Coordinator who serves as your guide and liaison between you, WorkBetterNow, and your assigned company—helping you navigate your role and continue growing professionally.
- A supportive, people-first environment where your voice matters.
Honduras only