Purchasing Coordinator (Full-Time, Remote)

NEMC Purchasing Coordinator Job Description (Full-Time, Remote)

The National Educational Music Company (NEMC) is growing, and we’re excited to add a Purchasing Coordinator to our team! This will be a full-time, remote position reporting to the Merchandising Director. The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for executing on the serialized and non-serialized inventory procurement plan, coordinating and entering POs and completing other merchandising related duties as assigned from time to time. Compensation for this role will be in the range of $48,000-58,000 per year. NEMC is proud to be a part of Ensemble Performing Arts.

What You’ll Do

• Receive and process purchase order requisitions from the field locations
• Verify pricing and terms.
• Submit completed POs to corresponding vendors.
• Accumulate and process shipment verifications from field locations and help resolve discrepancies
• Provide product pricing and availability information to field staff.
• Respond to and research special order requests
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of maintaining an effective field assortment mix and excellent customer service.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to receive advice and training of skilled colleagues
• Previous experience in musical instrument sales or purchasing
• Working knowledge of musical instruments and related products
• Understanding of general purchasing procedures
• Compliance with company attendance standards
• On the job training provided

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried, remote role. Compensation will be in the range of $48,000-58,000 per year. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA & FSA options, and paid time off for all full-time employees.

About NEMC

The National Educational Music Company has been supporting school music programs for over 60 years and is proud to be part of Ensemble Performing Arts, one of the nation’s leading music education organizations. To learn more about NEMC, visit nemc.com.

About Ensemble Performing Arts

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We take pride in caring for our instruments, our schools, and our communities. By maintaining and repairing instruments to the highest standards, we help teachers and students succeed and ensure every instrument is ready to perform when it matters most.
• Growth: Skilled technicians are essential to our success. We are committed to supporting professional development, refining craftsmanship, and investing in the tools and resources needed to do great work as part of a growing network of music education organizations.
• Stagehands: Our repair teams work behind the scenes, but their impact is front and center. By keeping instruments performance-ready, we empower teachers and students to shine—making our technicians a vital part of every successful performance.

To learn more about Ensemble, visit ensembleschools.com.

How to apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role and relevant experience
• Responses to our short questionnaire about your background.

Applications without a cover letter and questionnaire response will be considered incomplete and not reviewed. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

High school diploma or equivalent, strong oral and written communication, attention to detail, purchasing procedure knowledge, and musical instrument sales or purchasing experience preferred. Training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• processing requisitions
• verifying pricing
• resolving discrepancies

Job Details

• Category: Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
• Salary: USD 48,000 – 58,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Retirement plan

About Ensemble Performing Arts

A music education organization supporting school music programs and instrument services. — Industry: Education