Date & Time: Thursday, September 25th at 2 p.m. ET
In higher ed procurement, lasting success isn’t just about securing the best price—it’s about cultivating strong, strategic relationships with suppliers. For institutions facing tight budgets, complex compliance requirements, and evolving campus needs, these relationships can directly influence operational efficiency, innovation, and long-term value.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how procurement and supplier relationship management (SRM) can work hand in hand with departments across campus. Instead of being seen as a roadblock, procurement can be a strategic ally—helping campuses identify trusted partners, streamline purchasing, and ultimately achieve their department’s goals.
Key Takeaways
- True Value: Discover the impact strategic supplier relationships have on institutional success and the student experience
- Shaping the Student Experience: How supplier partnerships help institutions address recruitment and retention challenges
- Strategic Resource: Strategies to help your campus or department achieve its goals through supplier expertise and collaboration
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Best Practices: How to improve collaboration, accountability, and performance across campus.
- Fostering Relationship-Building: Leveraging cooperative purchasing to access industry-leading suppliers and scale trust without adding complexity
Speakers
Kelsey White, Regional Manager, Higher Education, OMNIA Partners
Vanessa Perutelli, Vice President, Partner Development, OMNIA Partners
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