Coursera

About Coursera

Transforming lives through accessible online learning

🏢 Tech👥 1001+ employees📅 Founded 2012📍 Mountain View, CA💰 $443.1m3.7
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Key Highlights

  • Over 40 million learners globally, with courses from top universities
  • Raised $443.1 million in Series E funding
  • Headquartered in Mountain View, CA with 1001+ employees
  • B Corp certified since February 2021, promoting social impact

Coursera, founded in 2012 by Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng, is a leading online learning platform headquartered in Mountain View, CA. With over 40 million learners, Coursera partners with top universities and organizations to offer courses in technology, business, and science. The company has raised $...

🎁 Benefits

Coursera offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with free access to mental health services. Employees can earn company stoc...

🌟 Culture

Coursera fosters a culture of innovation and community through events like Make-a-thon, where employees can work on passion projects. The company emph...

Overview

Coursera is hiring a Vendor Manager to support their global vendor strategy by recruiting SMEs and contractors. This role is crucial for optimizing partnerships and achieving the company's 2026 goals.

Job Description

Who you are

You have experience in vendor management and a strong understanding of recruitment processes, particularly for subject matter experts and contractors. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are adept at building relationships with various stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. Your analytical skills allow you to assess vendor performance and optimize partnerships effectively. You are customer-focused and understand the importance of aligning vendor strategies with organizational goals. You are comfortable working in a globally distributed team and can adapt to different working styles and environments. You are committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Coursera's global vendor strategy by recruiting and managing relationships with SMEs and contractors. You will work closely with the Vendor Management team to align recruitment efforts with the company's strategic goals for 2026. Your responsibilities will include assessing vendor performance, optimizing partnerships, and ensuring that the recruitment process is efficient and effective. You will collaborate with various teams across the organization to understand their needs and ensure that the right talent is brought on board. You will also be involved in developing tools and programs that enhance the vendor management process and contribute to Coursera's mission of making world-class learning accessible to everyone.

What we offer

Coursera provides a flexible working environment that allows you to choose how and where you work best. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation and continuous improvement. Coursera is committed to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace, and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of education. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

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