NAEP and Amazon Business announce partnership to simplify higher ed procurement

Amazon Business' new partnership with The National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) offers participating NAEP members with Business Prime benefits, prioritized procurement consultations, and access to Amazon Business' Curated Catalog.

The partnership, led by NAEP Chief Executive Director Brad Pryba and Amazon Business Director of Education, Brett Tuson, aims to provide cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of higher education professionals. "At NAEP, we are committed to fostering innovation and excellence in higher education procurement. Partnering with Amazon Business aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptional value and service to our members," states Pryba.

Through this partnership, educational organizations can reinvest their time and cost savings into cultivating a motivating learning environment for their faculty, staff, and students. “Our goal is to make purchasing for educational organizations simple and convenient so they can spend more time concentrating on delivering quality education to students and fostering innovative research,” emphasizes Brett Tuson, Director of Education at Amazon Business. “We take pride in collaborating with NAEP in alignment with that shared mission.”

About NAEP

Founded in 1921, the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) is a nonprofit professional association primarily dedicated to serving higher education purchasing officers across the U.S. and Canada. NAEP's mission is to facilitate the development, exchange and practice of effective and ethical procurement principles and techniques within higher education and associated communities, through continuing education, networking, public information and advocacy.

Program Benefits

Our new partnership with NAEP offers:

Waived Business Prime fees: NAEP members have the opportunity to qualify for waived Business Prime fees. Business Prime plans offer additional perks tailored for organizations with multiple users and administrators looking to enhance transparency in their procurement practices. You’ll benefit from waived Business Prime fees, allowing your educational institution to save valuable time and stretch your budget further.

Prioritized procurement consultations: If you’re a qualified NAEP member, you’ll be eligible for prioritized procurement consultations to expedite the streamlining of your purchasing processes. If your organization is utilizing e-procurement solutions, a member of the Amazon Business team will help ensure your procurement solution launches are a success.

Amazon Business’ Curated Catalog: Curated Catalog can be your one-stop-shop for reliable prices and predictable inventory on everyday essentials, such as office, breakroom, and janitorial supplies. Eligible NAEP members will gain access to Curated Catalog designed to support educational institutions with strategic spend initiatives. This catalog offers an average savings of up to 25% on highly rated, top-selling items and includes price ceilings for 6-month periods. By providing discounted items across the Amazon Business storefront, this benefit aims to aid educational institutions in achieving increased cost savings. Your Amazon Business account executive can assist you with the opt-in process.