Senior Trade Book Strategist Job at Great Minds (Washington)

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Operations, the Senior Trade Book Strategist will act as a key strategist responsible for defining and executing Great Minds’ enterprise trade publishing strategy, driving sourcing excellence, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring the availability of high-quality trade books that power Great Minds’ instructional offerings and growth objectives.

Job Responsibility

Serve as a key enterprise partner for strategic relationships with 20+ global and domestic trade publishers, cultivating long-term partnerships that support Great Minds’ growth and innovation goals
Negotiate complex contracts including rights agreements, pricing structures, and long-term printing arrangements, balancing cost efficiency with strategic flexibility
Establish performance metrics and lead Quarterly Business Reviews, ensuring vendor accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment with Great Minds’ quality and service standards
Act as a thought partner to leadership on emerging industry trends, new sourcing models, and partnership opportunities
Architect and implement the organization’s trade title procurement strategy, leveraging market analysis, data modeling, and risk assessment to optimize cost, availability, and lead time
Oversee contract lifecycle management and vendor qualification in partnership with Legal and Finance, ensuring compliance and optimal financial terms
Apply subject matter expertise to impact diversification of sourcing channels and contingency planning to strengthen supply chain resilience
Develop and maintain key performance dashboards to inform executive-level decisions related to spend, inventory health, and supplier performance
Partner with Sales, Product, and Demand Planning leaders to ensure accurate forecasting and seamless alignment between trade book availability and customer demand
Translate forecast and sales data into actionable purchasing strategies that mitigate risk and maximize revenue opportunities
Provide executive reporting and recommendations on supply chain risks, lost opportunity trends, and strategic levers to improve fulfillment performance
Collaborate with Product Development to identify, evaluate, and source new trade titles that complement curriculum expansion
Oversee the trade title catalog of 650+ titles, ensuring up-to-date data accuracy across ISBNs, pricing, and availability
Manage contract compliance and publisher financial terms in coordination with Finance and Accounts Payable
Champion process innovation, leveraging technology and analytics to drive efficiency, scalability, and cost control across the purchasing lifecycle
Mentor cross-functional contributors to elevate procurement discipline, supplier engagement, and operational rigor

Requirements

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in trade publishing procurement, supply chain management, or educational publishing operations
Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts and managing multimillion-dollar vendor portfolios
Strong command of demand planning, financial analysis (P&L impact, margin optimization), and supply chain risk mitigation
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across executive and operational levels
Deep knowledge of the trade publishing ecosystem, including major distributors, printers, and content rights structures
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a strategic mindset
Bachelor’s degree

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