Strategic Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Ligonier Ministries; 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 Sanford, FL-based team. You will help manage procurement, vendor relations, and inventory to support our global ministry efforts—from events to donor communications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of purchasing experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel, Office, Google Suite, and Airtable.

Qualifications

• 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

Multitasking

Decision making

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Logistics/Business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Airtable

Job description

Ligonier Ministries is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to join our Sanford, FL-based team. You will help manage procurement, vendor relations, and inventory to support our global ministry efforts—from events to donor communications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of purchasing experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel, Office, Google Suite, and Airtable.