Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Westminster Theological Seminary; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ligonier Ministries is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to join our Logistics team in Sanford, FL. This non-profit Christian organization focuses on resource flow for eCommerce, events, donor communications, and operations.

You will manage purchasing across inventory, events, and organizational needs, route PO's, analyze data for reorder points, and work with internal teams and external vendors to optimize procurement and logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of purchasing or related experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and comfort with systems such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Airtable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Confident decision-maker who takes initiative and maintains composure under pressure.
• A collaborative professional who can effectively partner across departments and with external vendors.
• Agreement with Ligonier Ministries’ General Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute purchasing operations across inventory, events, giveaways, and organizational needs
• Create, maintain, and route purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Analyze product data to establish effective reorder points and improve inventory decisions
• Partner with internal teams and third-party warehouses to ensure seamless inventory flow
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and resolving issues efficiently
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through data insights and process improvements
• Maintain a comprehensive vendor database, ensuring visibility into pricing, discounts, and logistics
• Support departmental financial processes, including credit card reconciliation and purchasing documentation
• Provide cross-functional support, including backup coverage for inventory and EDI processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Airtable

Job description

Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Ligonier Ministries is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to join our Logistics team. This role is central to ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of resources that support our global ministry efforts—from eCommerce and events to donor communications and organizational operations.

Why This Role Matters

In this position, you will help drive operational excellence across the organization by optimizing purchasing processes, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement. Your work will directly support Ligonier’s mission by enabling teams to deliver high-quality resources with precision and stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and execute purchasing operations across inventory, events, giveaways, and organizational needs
2. Create, maintain, and route purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
3. Analyze product data to establish effective reorder points and improve inventory decisions
4. Partner with internal teams and third-party warehouses to ensure seamless inventory flow
5. Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and resolving issues efficiently
6. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through data insights and process improvements
7. Maintain a comprehensive vendor database, ensuring visibility into pricing, discounts, and logistics
8. Support departmental financial processes, including credit card reconciliation and purchasing documentation
9. Provide cross-functional support, including backup coverage for inventory and EDI processes

What We’re Looking For

1. Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of purchasing or related experience
2. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
3. High proficiency in Excel and comfort with systems such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Airtable
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
5. Confident decision-maker who takes initiative and maintains composure under pressure
6. A collaborative professional who can effectively partner across departments and with external vendors
7. Agreement with Ligonier Ministries’ General Statement of Faith

What You Bring

You are detail-driven, solutions-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. You bring both analytical rigor and relational strength—able to leverage data while building trust with vendors and internal teams alike.

This position is for a non-profit Christian organization located in Sanford, FL. At this time, we are only able to hire individuals who are authorized to work in the United States.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00 hourly. Pay ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. We may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geographic location, and organizational needs.