Supplier Relationship Analyst
Core
Primary point of contact between the University and external suppliers to manage partnerships, evaluate product value, and ensure delivery of quality learning resources for students.
Role type
Supplier Relationship Analyst
Builds
Supplier portfolios and learning resource delivery systems for an online higher education university
Domain
Higher Education / EdTech / Procurement
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Portfolio management, contractual negotiation, supplier performance evaluation, stakeholder collaboration, strategic sourcing, ROI analysis, corrective action planning
Preferred skills
Master's Degree, portfolio management experience, learning resource analysis, instructional design, technology-based education
Technologies
Online instruction platforms, learning management systems
Responsibilities
Manage business relationships with suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of quality learning experiences; Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure procurement and implementation of learning resources meet accessibility and quality standards; Evaluate industry trends and emerging technologies for student experience enhancements; Partner with Purchasing to strategically source, bid, and negotiate agreements; Manage contractual agreements including SLAs, costs, and timelines; Conduct business reviews to evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement; Handle supplier issues by developing and managing corrective action plans.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level
