Purchasing Assistant (Mexico)

About the Company

Distribuciones Orvel is a growing Mexican company dedicated to the wholesale sale of groceries for international markets, with operations based in the Guadalajara metropolitan area (Zapopan / Tlaquepaque, Jalisco).

Position Summary

We are looking for a proactive and organized Purchasing Assistant to support our international purchasing team. The role focuses on supplier communication, purchase order follow-up, maintaining accurate product information, and coordinating with internal departments to ensure timely procurement and smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow up on purchase orders with international suppliers.
• Maintain constant communication with suppliers regarding order status, production schedules, and shipping updates.
• Request and collect product documentation, certificates, specifications, labels, and compliance documents.
• Update and maintain purchase order information in the ERP system (Odoo).
• Coordinate with Logistics, Sales, Compliance, and Warehouse teams.
• Monitor pending tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support inventory planning and purchasing activities.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or an administrative position (1–2 years preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus (Odoo preferred).
• English proficiency of approximately 80–90%, both written and verbal, as the role involves regular communication with international suppliers and coordination with our internal team on documentation, emails, and meetings.

Benefits

• All benefits mandated by Mexican labor law ( prestaciones de ley )
• Christmas bonus ( aguinaldo ) of 30 days
• Grocery vouchers ( vales de despensa )
• Savings fund ( fondo de ahorro )
• Vacation days and vacation premium ( prima vacacional )
• Profit sharing ( utilidades )

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application!