General Manager, Education Procurement & Strategy Sourcing

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EAB is launching a new, differentiated Strategic Procurement Services business for higher education, built in partnership with an established operating partner. The model combines EAB’s deep relationships with cabinet‑level leaders, advanced analytics, and change management capabilities with a partner that delivers core procurement know‑how and capabilities in the areas of sourcing and contracting.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial general manager to lead this effort from concept refinement through pilot execution and into scale. This role owns the end‑to‑end success of the business, including strategy, go‑to‑market positioning, supplier and category strategy, partner governance, and cross‑functional coordination across EAB.

This hire may ideally be based in our Washington, D.C. headquarters and is also open to hires based in our Richmond, VA office.

This position will require occasional travel to customers and our operating partner.

This position is also listed as Managing Director, Strategic Procurement Services and Managing Director, Procurement Marketplaces & Partnerships for posting purposes; the official title of this hire is expected to be Managing Director, Strategic Procurement Services to align with EAB business norms.

• Refine the concept and partnership model based on market feedback, early learnings, and stakeholder input.
• Translate the vision into a practical, testable operating model ready for pilot launch.
• Define success metrics for the pilot across supplier participation, institutional adoption, ROI, and operational stability.
• Monitor pilot execution and report clearly on outcomes, risks, and recommendations.
• Serve as EAB’s senior relationship owner for the operating partner.
• Hold the partner accountable for delivery of their core components.
• Continuously assess and refine the division of responsibilities as the business evolves.
• Establish and manage governance structures, including:

• clear role definitions and decision rights,
• operating cadences and escalation paths,
• performance expectations and reporting.

• Own the supplier and category strategy for the business, even where execution is partner‑led.
• Shape contract economics and pricing structures to balance institutional value, supplier incentives, and sustainable margins.
• Act as the senior executive “face” to supplier leadership, reinforcing a partner‑oriented and win‑win ethos.

• Work with commercial teams to develop the GTM strategy and positioning, helping to create and deliver executive‑level pitch materials.
• Participate directly in sales conversations with CFOs, CPOs, and cabinet‑level leaders, serving as the “face” of the business.
• Support…