Senior Trade Book Strategist

Who We Are

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms.

We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.

We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.

What We Build

Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, PhD Science, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.

• Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.

• Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.

• PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works.

These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students.

Where We’re Headed

Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.

Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.

Job Purpose

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. This role will serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on trade title procurement, integrating business intelligence, financial acumen, and market insights to inform executive decision-making. The Senior Strategist will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in Demand Planning, Sales, Product Development, and Finance to optimize purchasing, manage risk, and enhance overall supply chain performance. This role will have a significant impact on Great Minds’ operational resilience, cost competitiveness, and ability to deliver best-in-class educational materials to schools nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Vendor and Partnership Leadership:

  o 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.

  o Negotiate complex contracts including rights agreements, pricing structures, and long-term printing arrangements, balancing cost efficiency with strategic flexibility.

  o Establish performance metrics and lead Quarterly Business Reviews, ensuring vendor accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment with Great Minds’ quality and service standards.

  o Act as a thought partner to leadership on emerging industry trends, new sourcing models, and partnership opportunities.

• Procurement Strategy and Supply Chain Optimization:

  o 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.

  o Oversee contract lifecycle management and vendor qualification in partnership with Legal and Finance, ensuring compliance and optimal financial terms.

  o Apply subject matter expertise to impact diversification of sourcing channels and contingency planning to strengthen supply chain resilience.

  o Develop and maintain key performance dashbo