We can help you reach your goals.
Our areas of expertise
BuyQ delivers consulting services that help schools streamline procurement and operations, strengthen internal capacity and compliance, and scale strategically with smarter systems and vendor strategies.
Procurement & Vendor Strategy
Strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and cost control Vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance tracking RFP process design and execution
Systems Design & Process Optimization
Procurement workflow redesign Cross-functional alignment and leadership facilitation Policy and procedure development for scalability and compliance
Spend Analysis & Financial Insights
Data-driven diagnostics of current spend patterns Benchmarking and KPI development Actionable recommendations to optimize cost and value
Strategic Alignment & Change Management
Change readiness assessments and communications planning Shared goal setting, cross-functional alignment, and stakeholder engagement Role clarity, workflow streamlining, and accountability structures
Technology Enablement
Platform rollout, training, and knowledge transfer Automation of purchasing, approvals, and reporting eProcurement tool selection and integration
Capacity Building & Leadership Coaching
Fractional operations support for key projects Professional development for school leaders Webinars and hands-on workshops
Why BuyQ Consulting?
Education First
We work exclusively with K-12 education, and understand the resource constraints, urgency, and complexity schools face.
From Strategy to Execution
We don't stop at the plan – we roll up our sleeves and help you implement, train, and sustain.
Cost Effective Capacity
We bring high-impact operational support without the cost of expanding your full-time team.
Data-Informed Strategies
Our solutions are grounded in analysis and aligned with goals, resulting in savings and efficiency gains.
Led by Former School Operators
Our consultants are former charter network leaders who understand your challenges because they've lived them.
Working with Katrina and the BuyQ team provided us access to industry expertise and pro-active benchmarking that would have been difficult to do ourselves. Ultimately, this engagement helped us better understand our own organizational structure and talent needs. We are already considering other ways the BuyQ consulting team can help us as our network of schools continues to grow. If you need a team that can quickly execute on a project, with in-house experience, we would recommend considering BuyQ.
Angela Whitford-Narine
CEO,
ALS Education
CXP: GET POWERFUL PURCHASING INSIGHTS
Spend Smarter with Greater Clarity
What Our Members Say
As an active participant in a BuyQ RFP committee, I can attest to BuyQ's diligence in securing the most competitive pricing for schools. BuyQ serves as an invaluable resource, empowering schools to save money and optimize their limited budgets effectively.
Mehmet Bayar
Director of Procurement
YES Prep Public Schools
Not only does BuyQ deliver substantial time and cost savings, but they also serve as a true advocate for us in the market. When we encountered a challenge with a supplier, BuyQ stepped in immediately and ensured the issue was resolved. Their high level of support and genuine commitment to the success of our schools sets them apart. I wholeheartedly recommend BuyQ to any school seeking a procurement partner.
Lori Craig
Operations Manager
Benjamin Franklin Charter School