Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Remote ( US-based only)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About MarcoPolo Learning

MarcoPolo Learning is a leading provider of innovative content, technology, and instructional support for early childhood education. Since 2013, we’ve impacted thousands of classrooms and hundreds of thousands of families across North America. Our Emmy-nominated MarcoPolo World School app and The Polos TV series bring STEM and global discovery to life for young learners. Backed by top-tier investors, we're on a mission to transform early learning at scale.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contracting/Procurement Specialist to join our Operations team. This role will manage the full lifecycle of contracts and procurement processes, while also supporting edtech-specific requirements such as RFPs and documentation for education partners. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant vendor and partner management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the preparation, submission, and tracking of RFPs and related applications in the edtech sector.
• Collaborate with internal teams to compile required documentation and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Maintain templates, processes, and resources to streamline future RFP participation.

• Draft, review, and manage subscription agreements, service contracts, and other legal agreements with all the parties involved.
• Maintain a centralized contract and agreement database, ensuring all documents are accurate, up to date, and accessible.
• Monitor compliance with contractual terms and proactively manage renewals, amendments, and terminations.

• Lead the procurement process from requisition to purchase order, aligning with company policy and budget.

• Develop standardized processes for contract and RFP management to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Identify opportunities for improving how we engage with customers and vendors through procurement processes.
Provide guidance and training to internal teams on best practices related to contracts, agreements, and RFPs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3–5 years in contracting, procurement, or related roles, with experience in the edtech sector .
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field.
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Proven contract negotiation and management expertise.
  • Strong procurement and supply chain knowledge.
  • Hands-on experience managing RFPs, proposals, and related edtech applications/documentation .
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
  • Familiarity with contract management software/ERP is a plus.

Preferred/Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of data privacy regulations relevant to education (COPPA, FERPA).
• Experience working with SaaS agreements and subscription-based models.

Salary: Total compensation of $70,000–$75,000, plus bonus, stock options, and full benefits.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary, plus bonus
• Equity through stock options
• Hybrid and flexible schedule.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401K plan with matching.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Winter Break during Christmas & New Year
• Family-friendly environment and culture that values work-life balance.
• Access to learning and growth opportunities.
Meaningful work supporting early childhood development.

MarcoPolo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We have flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements and we pride ourselves on a supportive and mission-driven working environment.