Reports to Director of Sales and Distribution
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.
The Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator is responsible for coordinating purchasing and assisting with inventory management across the ministry. The Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator assists in purchasing products, promotional materials, and periodicals.
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Responsibilities
- Perform purchasing functions for the ministry, such as issuing purchase orders, pricing verification, and payment authorization
- Contact vendors to competitively quote purchases
- Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, and vendors to anticipate future product availability and timelines
- Work with relevant departments to ensure products are purchased at the correct specs and budget
- Maintain accurate records of product specifications, such as carton quantities, paper materials, and paper weight
- Create and maintain vendor and materials database
- Review purchase orders and ensure they are accurate and within the proposed purchasing budget
- Coordinate the forecasting and purchasing of periodical books
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality products
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager
- Creative problem solver
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
Compensation And Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is $23.63 - $35.71 hourly. Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.
Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
- Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
- Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
- Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!
Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.
