Join our passionate Procurement Team and step into a role that aligns with your values and expertise. As a procurement buyer, you'll be at the forefront of managing our Ministry's purchasing needs, combining your skills in procurement with your faith-driven desire to make a difference. We're on the lookout for skilled buyers who not only specialize in key focus areas but also embrace versatility in handling diverse projects. As a procurement buyer, you'll spearhead the creation, evaluation, and fulfillment of purchase orders, all while upholding our values of integrity and excellence. 

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to integrate your professional talents with your Christian values and contribute meaningfully to EMF’s mission of moving people closer to Christ. 

In addition, a VALUES FIT is top priority. Do our values align with yours?  Mission, Beliefs & Values. If so, please read on.

This role will be on-site at our Franklin, TN offices.

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Develop professional relationships with vendors and suppliers and make contact for quotations and follow-up on outstanding purchase orders.
• Coordinate purchasing details with the vendor and requesting department including pricing revisions, order cancellations, invoice discrepancies, and delivery schedules.
• Generate and place purchase orders for Engineering Rack builds.
• Responsible for Inventory Management such as: maintain shop inventory levels, forecasting and consumption rate, work with Shop & Operations Teams to complete inventory forecasting and stay “ahead of the curve”.
• Work with Warehouse Team to ensure items are received and processed accordingly.
• Communicate back orders and delays to the requestor.
• Obtains Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for Field Technicians as required.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with staff, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Assure accurate pricing, general ledger coding, and the timely process of purchase orders.
• Maintain vendor files and records of materials, prices, inventories, and deliveries.
• Analyze and recommend process improvements to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and accuracy within the purchasing system.
• Partner with department representatives in determining purchasing needs. Provide training and coaching on the utilization of purchasing systems and processes.
• Maintain professional competency, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively lead and perform job duties by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Train internal and external partners on EMF Procurement tools and requirements.
• Cross-train with all Buyers and serve as a backup, as needed.
• Lead and complete assigned Procurement projects.

We are looking for a very specific skill set and business acumen. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• Bachelor’s Degree from college or technical school in communications, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional project management experience within the broadcast construction or telecommunications industry with direct responsibility for procurement, project plan origination and timeline administration and project lifecycle management and reporting for complex, multi-phase construction projects.
• Extensive experience working with NetSuite Oracle – Procurement Module.
• Proficient with Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Navigation).
• Demonstrated successful project management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to demonstrate a calm presence in high pressure situations.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”