Senior Trade Book Strategist - Remote

Overview

The Senior Trade Book Strategist at Great Minds will define and execute the enterprise trade publishing strategy, driving sourcing excellence and ensuring high-quality trade books for educational offerings.

In Short

• Lead strategic vendor partnerships with global and domestic trade publishers.
• Negotiate complex contracts and establish performance metrics.
• Architect and implement trade title procurement strategy.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management and vendor qualification.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Development for demand alignment.
• Manage a catalog of 650+ trade titles.
• Champion process innovation and mentor cross-functional contributors.
• Utilize market analysis and data modeling for procurement decisions.
• Provide executive reporting on supply chain risks and trends.
• Ensure compliance and optimal financial terms in contracts.

Requirements

• 5+ years in trade publishing procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor portfolios.
• Strong command of demand planning and financial analysis.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels.
• Deep knowledge of the trade publishing ecosystem.
• Exceptional analytical and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $88,000.
• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Engage in a mission-driven organization focused on education.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentorship opportunities for professional growth.