Summary: Seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to manage purchasing, vendor relations, and ensure a smooth materials pipeline for a fast-growing construction company. Highlights: 1. Ensure the field team has what they need, when they need it 2. Vital link between office, vendors, and field teams 3. Grow alongside a fast-scaling company **New Gen Builders** ### **Administrative Assistant \- Purchasing \& Vendor Relations** **Location:** Bogotá, Colombia (Remote) **Pay Rate**: $5\.00 \- $10\.00 USD per hour (depending on experience) **Schedule**: Full\-time, 8 AM \- 5 PM CST **Keep a Fast\-Growing Construction Company Supplied and Moving** New Gen Builders is a Houston\-based residential construction company building modern, ground\-up homes and small multifamily projects. As we grow, we need a proactive, highly organized Administrative Assistant in Bogotá to manage our purchasing, handle vendor relationships, and keep our materials pipeline flowing smoothly. **Who You Are** * You are a natural coordinator who is highly organized and detail\-focused. * You are completely fluent in English (written and verbal) and feel confident speaking with US\-based vendors on the phone. * You enjoy negotiating, tracking down materials, and comparing bids. * You pick up new software quickly and are not afraid to learn new project management tools. **Key Responsibilities** * Support the Construction Project Manager by requesting bids, making material selections, and issuing purchase orders. * Coordinate directly with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors via email and phone to ensure timely deliveries. * Maintain and update project schedules, material delivery trackers, and bidding logs. * Follow up aggressively on backordered items or delayed shipments to keep construction on schedule. * File and organize permits, vendor contracts, insurance certificates, and lien releases. **Qualifications** * Must speak, read, and write fluent English with professional communication skills. * Strong multitasking skills with a background in purchasing, procurement, or vendor management. * Comfortable tracking data in Excel and/or Google Sheets. * Fast learner with strong problem\-solving skills when dealing with logistics or supply chain issues. * Experience with Buildertrend, Procore, or similar construction management tools is a plus. Why This Role Matters: As our Purchasing Administrative Assistant, you ensure the field team has exactly what they need, exactly when they need it. Your aggressive follow\-up and organizational skills keep projects from stalling and ensure we get the best materials at the best prices. **Why You'll Love Working Here** * **Full\-time** **$5\.00 \- $10\.00 USD per hour** * You will be the vital link between our office, our vendors, and our field teams. * Your problem\-solving skills and ideas for better organization will make a daily impact. * You will grow alongside a company that is scaling fast. *New Gen Builders is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.*