E&I Category Engagement Manager (CEM) Coverage Map

At E&I, our priority is delivering value across your entire institution. Every member is supported by a dedicated Account Owner who partners closely with Procurement to advance strategic goals. In addition, our team of category experts are here to help unlock value in other areas of campus—ensuring that your institution gets the most from your E&I membership

Use the coverage map below to see how our team supports your institution.

What Your Category Engagement Manager Does

Your CEM serves as a procurement specialist dedicated to your institution. They do not just connect you with contracts. They work alongside your team to identify savings, align purchasing with institutional goals, and ensure you get full value from your E&I membership.

Your CEM helps you:

Identify contract opportunities across 260+ competitively solicited agreements.
Align purchasing strategies with budget, sustainability, and compliance goals.
Navigate complex categories like IT, facilities, dining, and student services.
Connect with suppliers who understand the unique needs of educational institutions.
Maximize savings through Strategic Spend Assessments and data-driven recommendations.

Campus-Wide Procurement Support

E&I’s coverage reaches every major area of your institution. Our CEMs specialize in the categories that matter most to your campus operations:

Facilities and Operations

Physical plant, campus safety, fleet maintenance, mailroom, warehouse, shipping, and document management.

Technology and IT

Hardware, software, cybersecurity, networking, and cloud services for academic and administrative needs.

Student Services

Housing, residential life, dining and food services, health centers, bookstore operations, athletics, and student affairs.

Academic and Research

Scientific and research lab equipment, dental and veterinary program supplies, and specialized academic tools.

Finance and Administration

HR solutions, administrative services, Title IX compliance support, and financial operations.

Campus Design and Construction

Interior design, capital planning, construction services, and architectural support.

Auxiliary Services

Travel, parking, transportation, and other ancillary campus operations.

Why Institutions Rely on E&I Representatives

E&I is the only member-owned, non-profit cooperative exclusively focused on education. That means every recommendation your CEM makes is driven by your institution’s goals, not a sales quota.

What sets E&I apart:

Every contract is competitively solicited through a rigorous, multi-stage process.
As a nonprofit cooperative, E&I returns profits to members through annual profit-sharing.
Your CEM acts as an extension of your procurement team, not just a vendor.
Over 6,000 member institutions trust E&I to deliver value across every campus department.

Connect with Your Representative

Ready to put E&I’s expertise to work for your institution? Use the form below to get connected with your dedicated Account Owner and Category Engagement Manager.

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