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Unimarket and NAEP Join Forces for a Groundbreaking Webinar

In an era where financial prudence has become imperative for educational institutions, Unimarket, a leading provider of spend management solutions, is set to host an insightful webinar aimed at maximizing financial impact for higher education. Scheduled for September 18 at 2 PM ET, this session, dubbed 'Unlocking Value for NAEP Members with Education Industry Spend Management (EISM)', is designed exclusively for members of the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP).

The webinar comes at a time when colleges and universities are grappling with mounting financial pressures and the necessity to do more with limited resources. Darren Blakely, Executive Vice President at Unimarket, highlights the critical need for visibility into spending. He states, "Without clear visibility into spend, even the best-run institutions leave value on the table." Through this session, attendees can expect to uncover financial opportunities and strategies to optimize procurement and accounts payable (AP) operations.

Key Learning Outcomes

During the webinar, participants will discover:

• - Assessing Financial Health: Understanding how to evaluate their organization’s spending through four key performance metrics.
• - Operational Improvements: Proven strategies for enhancing procurement and AP processes, reducing risks, and minimizing contract leakage.
• - Real World Success Stories: Insight from NAEP member institutions that have successfully implemented EISM to achieve substantial impacts.

Featured Presenters

The interactive session will feature presentations from:

• - Darren Blakely - Executive Vice President, Unimarket
• - Christopher Rust - Director of Consulting Services, Unimarket
• - A representative from a featured NAEP member institution (TBD)

Special Offers for NAEP Members

In conjunction with the webinar, Unimarket is pleased to extend a special offer to NAEP members:

• - Complimentary EISM Review: Members can receive a free review of their Education Industry Spend Management conducted by Unimarket’s experts. This review includes a detailed analysis of institutional spending to uncover potential cost-saving opportunities, identify contract leakage, and recommend sourcing efficiencies.
• - Professional Development Scholarship Fund: To align with NAEP’s goal of continuous improvement, Unimarket will allocate a portion of new member agreements toward a scholarship fund for NAEP’s professional development programs.

About NAEP and Unimarket

The National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) stands as a vital resource for procurement professionals within higher education. Through education and community initiatives, NAEP empowers members to enhance procurement processes effectively. Unimarket, on the other hand, is a global leader in source-to-pay and spend management solutions, providing a cloud-based platform that promotes visibility, compliance, and cost efficiency for institutions.

Conclusion

This webinar represents a unique opportunity for higher education procurement professionals to gain actionable insights and tools to enhance financial management at their institutions. To register for the free event, NAEP members can visit NAEP Webinar Registration. Join Unimarket and NAEP in transforming spend management practices for the betterment of higher education.

For more information on Unimarket’s webinar series, visit Unimarket Thought Leadership Webinars.