What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Operations Specialist position at North American Mission Board?
Join Us on a Purpose-Driven Mission to Serve Others — Procurement Operations Specialist Wanted!
At the North American Mission Board (NAMB), we’re more than an organization — we’re a family committed to faith-driven service and ministry impact. As a Procurement Operations Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting NAMB’s mission by ensuring responsible stewardship of resources, strengthening supplier partnerships, and enabling ministry teams to operate effectively. Your work will directly support efforts to share Christ, plant churches, and send missionaries across North America.
About The Role
As part of the Procurement and Facilities Team, the Procurement Specialist provides operational and strategic support across all procurement-related functions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage purchasing processes, contracts, and financial tracking — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in every transaction.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations & Financial Stewardship
Join a purpose-driven organization dedicated to equipping churches and ministries to spread the hope of Christ across North America.
We offer:
At the North American Mission Board (NAMB), we’re more than an organization — we’re a family committed to faith-driven service and ministry impact. As a Procurement Operations Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting NAMB’s mission by ensuring responsible stewardship of resources, strengthening supplier partnerships, and enabling ministry teams to operate effectively. Your work will directly support efforts to share Christ, plant churches, and send missionaries across North America.
About The Role
As part of the Procurement and Facilities Team, the Procurement Specialist provides operational and strategic support across all procurement-related functions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage purchasing processes, contracts, and financial tracking — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in every transaction.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations & Financial Stewardship
- Process purchase requests and generate purchase orders in alignment with procurement policies and procedures.
- Review and execute supplier contracts in accordance with NAMB’s signature authorization guidelines.
- Monitor purchase order activity and resolve discrepancies related to pricing, delivery, invoicing, or documentation.
- Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments and reconciliation of procurement records.
- Manage supplier relationships, including contracting, legal documentation, logistics, and fulfillment operations.
- Oversee supplier accounts related to warehousing, shipping, retail purchasing, and other operational services.
- Maintain contract lifecycle data within the procurement management system.
- Ensure all supplier documentation meets financial and legal compliance requirements.
- Build strong relationships with ministry teams and stakeholders to understand purchasing needs, priorities, and opportunities.
- Provide guidance on procurement policies such as bidding requirements, honoraria, gift cards, and contracting procedures.
- Serve as a trusted partner to internal teams by offering proactive procurement support and solutions.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports related to supplier and contractor activity.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure data integrity across systems.
- Support audits and compliance reviews as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field — or equivalent experience (8 years).
- Experience in procurement, supply chain operations, or financial administration.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain policies and processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to apply sound judgment and follow established procedures.
- Ability to sit, talk, and hear regularly, with occasional standing and walking.
- Capable of light lifting (up to 10 pounds).
- Warm, energetic, and approachable personality with a heart for service.
- Active member of a local church and aligned with NAMB’s mission and values.
- Exhibits integrity, humility, and a collaborative spirit.
Join a purpose-driven organization dedicated to equipping churches and ministries to spread the hope of Christ across North America.
We offer:
- A faith-based environment focused on service, community, and spiritual growth.
- The opportunity to directly support ministry impact through operational excellence.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Competitive retirement plans.
- Disability insurance for added security.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and hybrid work flexibility.
- A team culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and purpose.