The Secret to Success for Higher Ed Procurement

Sep 25, 2025   |   OMNIA Partners

In higher ed, procurement success goes beyond price—it’s about building strong supplier relationships that drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term value.

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, you’ll learn how procurement can partner across campus to:

  • Strengthen supplier relationships that enhance institutional success and the student experience

  • Support recruitment and retention through supplier partnerships

  • Use supplier expertise to achieve campus and department goals

  • Apply SRM best practices to improve collaboration and performance

  • Leverage cooperative purchasing to scale trusted partnerships with ease

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Connect with Our Experts

Have questions or want to get started with OMNIA Partners? Get in touch with one of our speakers below!

Vanessa Perutelli

Vanessa Perutelli
Vice President, Partner Development
OMNIA Partners

Kelsey White

Kelsey White
Regional Manager, Higher Education 
OMNIA Partners

Evaluate Your Organization to Build Stronger Partnerships

Building strong supplier relationships starts with transparency. The more your suppliers understand your goals, challenges, and priorities, the better equipped they are to become true partners—not just vendors. Use this checklist to reflect on your institution’s procurement needs and share these insights with your suppliers. Doing so helps them align their solutions with your objectives, streamline the process, and deliver greater value to your campus community.

Download your copy of our checklist to get started!

Supplier Relationships Checklist