Vendor Recruiting Specialist (FAS) (2856)

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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.
• Familiarity with compliance and procurement processes.

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

Market research

Stakeholder collaboration

Procurement compliance

Vendor contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 617 Arena Towers - Houston, TX 77074, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent Experience, Travel Percentage: Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%), Job Category: Program Management & Support

Founded in 1907 in Houston’s Second Ward (today’s East End), BakerRipley is the largest community development nonprofit in Texas, delivering holistic, community-based programs and services that bring resources, education, and connection to more than half a million people each year. BakerRipley works with Neighbors in approximately 60 service locations to help them discover the strengths and skills necessary to become productive and self-sufficient, so that they can fulfill their aspirations to earn, learn, belong, and be well. Through our work in socioeconomic mobility, health and wellness, and education, BakerRipley is addressing the inequities that prevent our Neighbors from navigating a pathway to achieve their dreams.

The Vendor Recruiting Specialist is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and establishing relationships with external vendors who provide educational and training services. This role involves sourcing vendors that align with the organization's educational objectives, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that vendors meet the quality standards and requirements set by the institution or organization. The Specialist will collaborate with internal teams to ensure the recruitment of vendors that support the organization's training initiatives and strategic goals.

The Vendor Recruiting Specialist serves as a vital link between the organization and high-quality educational and training service providers, driving the success of learning initiatives through strategic vendor partnerships. This role is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and cultivating relationships with top-tier vendors, ensuring they meet the organization’s standards for excellence and align with its long-term educational and training objectives. Through a combination of market research, networking, and collaboration with internal stakeholders, the Specialist plays a key role in enhancing the organization's training programs by securing innovative and impactful vendor solutions.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Bachelor's degree or 2-3 years of experience.