Purchasing & Logistics Specialist Job Sanford area,Florida USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

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

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

What We’re Looking For

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

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.

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