Job Description

Our client is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Supplier Relationship Analyst II to serve as the vital bridge between internal teams and a wide range of external partners. This role plays a key part in aligning vendor capabilities with the organization's evolving needs and student-focused initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and able to drive measurable outcomes through supplier performance evaluation and process improvement.

Projects You'll Work On

• Act as the main liaison between internal departments and third-party suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of learning and educational resources.
• Evaluate supplier offerings based on institutional goals and student experience enhancement.
• Work cross-functionally with legal, IT, finance, and procurement to streamline vendor sourcing, contracting, and onboarding.
• Conduct supplier performance assessments and lead regular business reviews to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.
• Monitor contractual obligations including timelines, costs, service level agreements, and potential impacts to budgeting.
• Analyze industry trends and upcoming innovations in learning technologies to inform stakeholder decisions.
• Support operational planning by generating supplier trend reports and recommending workflow improvements.

What Experience You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years managing external relationships, preferably in a vendor or supplier-facing role.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional and remote teams.
• Familiarity with online learning environments and adult education models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, solve problems collaboratively, and manage complex projects.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills.

Bonus Experience

• Background in learning resource development, instructional design, or education technology.
• Experience with contractual negotiations and strategic sourcing.
• Exposure to resource evaluation frameworks and ROI analysis

Why Join This Team

You’ll join a highly collaborative team that works at the intersection of strategy, education, and innovation. You'll contribute to mission-driven initiatives that directly enhance student learning experiences while influencing the future of educational vendor management.

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