Education Vendor Partnerships Specialist

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley in Houston, TX is hiring a Vendor Recruiting Specialist to identify, recruit, and manage relationships with external vendors for educational and training services. The role partners with internal teams to align vendor selections with the organization's training goals and standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong sourcing and negotiation skills, and the ability to evaluate vendors through assessments and references.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience sourcing educational vendors and training providers.
• Ability to assess vendors through interviews, references, and qualifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit educational vendors, including curriculum developers, training facilitators, and e-learning platforms.
• Develop and maintain a database of potential vendors to meet current and future training needs.
• Evaluate vendor qualifications through assessments, interviews, and reference checks.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Stay informed on industry trends to identify innovative learning solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to match vendors with training needs and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and procurement processes.
• Provide reports on vendor recruitment, contracts, and performance.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

BakerRipley in Houston, TX is hiring a Vendor Recruiting Specialist to identify, recruit, and manage relationships with external vendors for educational and training services. The role partners with internal teams to align vendor selections with the organization's training goals and standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong sourcing and negotiation skills, and the ability to evaluate vendors through assessments and references.