Want to help us help Wisconsin libraries and cultural organizations?
At WiLS (Wisconsin Library Services), we believe libraries and cultural institutions make the world a better place, and we’re on a mission to help them do more with their time and money. We’re looking for a Cooperative Purchasing Specialist to join our small-but-mighty team to keep our gears turning and our members smiling.
In this role, you’ll enjoy:
- A supportive work environment: You’ll have the independence to own your daily work and the flexibility of a remote work environment, paired with a warm, collaborative team that always has your back.
- Work that matters: As a key member of service area, the Cooperative Purchasing Specialist will work closely in supporting the organizations that strengthen Wisconsin communities every day.
- A values-centered culture: We’re a collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit that actually lives our values (and we have a lot of fun doing it).
Read more about how working at WiLS gives employees opportunities to grow, as well as a sense of connectedness, purpose, and agency in their work.
Location: Remote-first with Wisconsin travel
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Full-time / Non-Exempt
Salary range: $72,000-76,000
The WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in managing member needs and vendor relationships within our close-knit, mission-driven nonprofit. As part of a collaborative 14-person team, this position serves as a primary point of contact for cooperative purchasing program participants – primarily libraries and cultural organizations – ensuring timely service with all of their purchasing needs. This role requires adaptability, strong communication and presentation skills, and a collaborative approach to advancing the organization’s mission.
We are a remote team with a local heart. Because our staff travels frequently to support organizations across Wisconsin, we are seeking candidates who live in-state or within a commutable distance.
For more details about the position, see the full Cooperative Purchasing Specialist job description.
If you have any questions about what it’s like to work at WiLS, please feel free to reach out to any WiLS staff member. We are happy to answer any questions you have. If you have questions about the position, email hiring-committee@wils.org.
For priority consideration, please submit your application by May 18th. We will accept applications until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, resume, and a listing of three professional references to hiring-committee@wils.org.
We will hold finalist interviews via Zoom May 21st – 29th, with an ideal start date of July 7th, 2026.
WiLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States and may be subject to background check prior to hire.
