Small School, Big Value: Soka + E&I

As a small university, Soka University of America faces unique budget challenges. Arch Asawa, Executive VP for Finance and Administration at Soka, shares how E&I’s cooperative contracts help the school make the most of every dollar, gaining access to competitive pricing and trusted suppliers while keeping operations strong.

The E&I Portfolio

Your Partner in Procurement

Since 1934, E&I has been the go-to procurement expert for educational institutions. As a member-owned, non-profit cooperative, we are uniquely dedicated to serving the education industry.

 Tailored Contracts for Your Institution | E&I solicits our contracts on behalf of our member organizations. Our rigorous process ensures members receive accessible, practical, and compliant contracts.

  Streamlined Process | Save time and resources by leveraging our competitively solicited contract portfolio. Reduce administrative burdens, streamline your RFP processes, and focus on long-term planning and revenue generation to achieve your institutional goals.

Maximize Cost Savings and Efficiencies | Benefit from our complimentary Strategic Spend Assessments (SSAs), designed to analyze your organization's spending patterns. Discover new opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies to enhance your operational performance.  

Need more information? Contact your E&I member representative to learn more about E&I's contract portfolio and how we can support your institution's success. 

 

Dollars

$3,000,000,000

in E&I member purchases

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200+

competitively solicited contracts

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6,000

member institutions

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$0.00

cost to join E&I