Part-Time Student Data Entry & Online Research Assistant

ProcBetter is a dynamic B2B procurement marketplace that connects buyers, suppliers, and professionals on a unified platform. The company enables buyers to post various procurement requirements such as RFQs, RFPs, tenders, IFBs, RFAs, and EOIs, facilitating connections with relevant suppliers. Suppliers benefit from showcasing their capabilities, discovering new business opportunities, and responding to posted requirements. By integrating procurement opportunities, supplier discovery, and professional networking, ProcBetter aims to simplify sourcing processes, making them faster and more transparent. The mission is to connect the right buyers with the right suppliers, fostering better opportunities across the supply chain.

This part-time, remote Student Data Entry & Online Research Assistant position is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience alongside their studies. The role involves collecting, entering, updating, organizing, and verifying procurement and job-related data on the ProcBetter platform. Daily responsibilities include conducting online research on companies, job openings, procurement notices, tenders, and other relevant opportunities. The candidate will extract information from various websites and online platforms, verify data from multiple sources, and categorize it according to predefined criteria. Additional tasks include maintaining accurate records, preparing simple reports or summaries, and supporting the team with other data entry and research duties as needed. Adherence to standard operating procedures and maintaining high accuracy and consistency are essential.

Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, enter, update, and organize procurement and job-related information on the platform.
- Conduct online research to identify companies, job opportunities, procurement notices, tenders, and related data.
- Extract and verify information from multiple online sources to ensure accuracy.
- Categorize and maintain data according to established guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare basic reports or summaries.
- Support the team with additional data entry and research tasks as required.
- Follow standard operating procedures and maintain attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a college, university, or other educational program; recent graduates are also eligible.
- Strong data entry skills with accurate typing and excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in online research, capable of locating, evaluating, and verifying information from websites, directories, job portals, procurement platforms, and public documents.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Comfortable using web-based platforms and online tools.
- Good English reading and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and standardized procedures.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Reliable internet connection and a suitable workspace for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Interest in business, procurement, supply chain, research, or related fields is advantageous.
- Flexible working hours, approximately 3 hours per day, allowing for balance with academic commitments.
- Remote work arrangement, with preference for candidates based in Pakistan, ideally Lahore.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in procurement and data management within a growing B2B marketplace.
- Suitable for freshers and candidates with up to 1–3 years of part-time experience; full-time professionals are not the target for this role.

This role offers a valuable chance for students and recent graduates to develop relevant skills in data entry, online research, and procurement processes while working remotely with a reputable company in the supply chain sector.