Supplier Quote Follow-Up Assistant (Calls + Quote Tracking)

I’m looking for a reliable assistant to help me follow up with suppliers for quotes. The role includes sending RFQ/quote requests to suppliers, calling them to confirm whether they received the request, and continuing follow-up until we get the quote and confirmation from each supplier. Responsibilities Send quote/RFQ requests to suppliers (email/message templates provided by me) Call suppliers to confirm they received the RFQ (when needed) Follow up repeatedly until the supplier confirms receipt and/or provides the quote Track responses and progress for each supplier (spreadsheet or tracking sheet) Escalate if there’s no response after a defined number of attempts Communicate updates to me clearly and consistently Requirements Experience doing supplier follow-ups, quote chasing, or customer/vendor outreach (preferred) Strong communication skills (phone + email) Reliable and organized tracking Ability to work independently and stay on top of deadlines Professional tone in all communications Tools/Materials Provided Supplier list/contact details RFQ/quote request message template(s) Tracking sheet format (Google Sheets/Excel) or you can propose your own My instructions on what information to collect from each quote Preferred Skills Virtual assistant experience Procurement / sourcing support Appointment/call follow-up experience Spreadsheet tracking and documentation